Wooden Seed Planter

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Wooden Seed Planter

Description

Wooden seed planter with some metal parts. The wood appears to be basswood or poplar. The handle is maple. Wooden seed box with one adjustable side to release seeds. Is nailed and screwed together. Nails are cut, not hand forged. Other metal parts are made of cast iron, iron and brass.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1820 - 1830

Time Period

19th Century

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Used by Jeremiah Evans about 1827. It was possibly rebuilt later.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

81 cm

Dimension Notes

Length when fully extended: 89.9 cm

Dimension Description

Wooden Seed Box

Height

11 cm

Width

10.8 cm

Material

Wood, Metal (cast iron), Metal (brass), Metal (iron), Wood (maple)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Repaired on back side with an iron band.