Sheller, Corn

1969.008.0001
Corn Sheller
Corn Sheller
Corn Sheller
Corn Sheller
Corn Sheller
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Title
Corn Sheller

Dimensions

40.75 in. H x 40.5 in. W x 14 in. D Item (Overall)

26 in. Diameter

The diameter correlates to the size of the wheel on the side. The measurements of the body/base of the object are: Depth - 7.5 inches, Width - 21.5 inches, Height - 36.25 inches.

Description
Metal corn sheller. The body of the sheller is rectangular with a curved top. There are four legs that connect to two curved metal bases which can be nailed to the ground. There is a wheel on one side with a crank handle on the other to turn the internal mechanism. The back has two holes for the corn kernels and cob to come out. The top has a basin to feed the corn into. The handle is wooden. There is a metal label on the side that says "McCormick-Deering / Made By / International Harvester Company / (Incorporated) / Chicago / USA".
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