Broadcast Seeder

1972.019.003

Broadcast Seeder
Broadcast Seeder

Dimensions

37 in H x 14 in W x 12 in D Item (Overall)

Maker's Mark
None
Description
This is a wooden mechanized manual crank seeder with a gray colored cotton canvas satchel.   The canvas bag is open ended.  At the top is a shoulder strap sewn to the sides.  The open bottom is nailed to the rectangular top of the seeder mechanism block.  The block has a wooden handle for holding seeder flat while in use.  Inside the bag on the top of the block there is an adjustment for seed size.  Below is a metal pin wheel that catches the seed and throws them when crank is manually turned.  Wheel is connected to metal gears which is connected to metal crank rod and wooden handle.

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