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 October/November 2025 items will appear in the February/March 2026 issue.
Answers for new items in this issue must be received by December 1, 2025.
A. Tool is 32 inches long with a moveable head that measures 2 inches wide and 3-3/4-inches high. The middle point is adjustable.
B. No information provided.
C. No information provided.
D. The box is made of Pinewood and has a V shaped divider running down the middle. Dimensions are 5 inches high, 10-1/2 inches wide, and 25 inches in length.
E. Item is 8-7/8 inches long with a 1/2 inch gap at the top. Was originally symmetrical, but part of the gap has broken off.
To submit photos:
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 December 1, 2025.
