Countless contraptions that revolutionized farming in the 19th and early 20th centuries have become contemporary curiosities or even mysteries. Here are six sent in by readers. Do you know what they are?
Answers to the February/March 2024 items will appear in the June/July 2025 issue.
Answers for new items in this issue must be received by March 7, 2025.
A. The tool measures 32 inches long and the head measures 5 inches high, not including the spikes.
B. Item is about 6-1/2 inches long.
C. No description provided.
D. Item is made from iron.
E. Item is 34 inches long, 20 inches high, and 12 inches wide.
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Send prints to Farm Collector, 1503 SW 42nd St., Topeka, KS 66609. Send digital images to editor@farmcollector.com.
Photos should be taken in a well-lit area against a plain background. Include dimensions and any markings on the piece. We cannot guarantee every photo will be published, nor can we respond to inquiries regarding when photos will be published. No photos will be returned.
Digital photos should be sent as .jpgs at a minimum of 300 dpi.
To identify an item:
Send answers (with your name and address) to Farm Collector, 1503 SW 42nd St., Topeka, KS 66609. Email responses may be sent to editor@farmcollector.com.
Answers for new items shown in this issue must be received by March 7, 2025.