Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology: Smithsonian Studies in History and Technology, No. 17Schlebecker, John T.
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Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology: Smithsonian Studies in History and Technology, No. 17
Schlebecker, John T.
Agricultural implements -- United States -- Exhibitions; Agricultural machinery -- United States -- Exhibitions
345. Butter Worker, late 19th century. USNM 268199; 1966. This butter
worker consists of a wooden tray (3 feet by 2 feet) and a grooved wooden
roller. The roller is passed over the butter in the tray by means of a
hand crank, thus working the excess water to the top of the butter where
it could be poured off. Gift of Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago,
Illinois.
346. Grain Scoop, late 19th century. USNM 268199; 1966. This wooden
grain scoop, or possibly flour scoop, measures 12 inches by 18 inches
and has a 4-foot handle. Gift of Museum of Science and Industry,
Chicago, Illinois.
347. Barrel Churn, 1876. USNM 268199, 1966. This rocking churn consists
of a wooden barrel of 5-gallon capacity and a wooden "X" type stand. It
was in use in 1876. Gift of Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago,
Illinois.
348. Plunger Churn, late 19th century. USNM 268199; 1966. A small (1
gallon) plunger-type butter churn which consists of a wooden barrel and
a wooden paddle attached to a 3-foot handle. Gift of Museum of Science
and Industry, Chicago, Illinois.
349. Tobacco Hogshead, 1869. USNM 249254; 1966. A tobacco hogshead
reconstructed from a picture appearing in Harper's Weekly of December
11, 1869. The hogshead, constructed of rough lumber, is 6 feet long and
4 feet in diameter. A horse or mule was hitched to the hogshead. Gift of
Laross & Bros. Co., Richmond, Virginia.
[Illustration: Figure 28.--Fordson tractor (1918) before restoration
work. The winch and wheel fenders were added by the tractor's owners.
(Catalog No. 350.)]
350. Fordson Tractor, 1918. USNM 268896; 1966. The 1918 Fordson was the
first tractor marketed by the Ford Motor Co. for domestic use. Its
four-cylinder gas engine developed 20 hp. The tractor measures 42 inches
across the rear wheels and 28 inches across the front. The rear wheels,
of steel, have riveted lugs. A winch has been added in the front. Gift
of Thomas A. DeLong, New York, New York.
351. Steel Bear Trap, 1876. USNM 4882; 1966. This is a typical bear trap
of the late 19th century. It has steel jaws with a spread of 11-3/4
inches and a wrought-iron pan. It weighs 17 pounds. Gift of Oneida
Community, New York.
352. Steel Deer Trap, 1876. USNM 4772; 1966. This is a No. 4 steel deer
trap manufactured by the Oneida Community in the late 19th century. It
has steel jaws with a spread of 6-1/2 inches, a wrought-iron pan, and a
double spring. Gift of Oneida Community, New York.
353. Steel Beaver Trap, 1876. USNM 4772; 1966. A double-springed, steel
beaver trap. Gift of Oneida Community, New York.
354. Steel Otter Trap, 1876. USNM 4772; 1966. This trap has a double
spring and a jaw spread of 5-1/2 inches. Gift of Oneida Community, New
York.
355. Steel Fox Trap, 1876. USNM 4772; 1966. This steel, No. 2 fox trap
has a double spring and a jaw spread of 4-7/8 inches. Gift of Oneida
Community, New York.
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