Seed spreader

Name/Title

Seed spreader

Entry/Object ID

1000.2171.133

Description

Seed spreader

Collection

Jim Adams

Color

Green

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

curated description

Label

Seed Spreader Unknown Manufacturer Late 1800's This seed spreader would be suspended with the curved metal plate flat against the operator’s chest as it was walked down the row. The hand crank spins the forward cylinder that throws the seeds out in pattern to the front.

General Notes

Note

Hand crank seed spreader. Apparently missing door to control flow of seed.