Miller, Morgan
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Blower for Forge
Description:
a) This is a blower for a forge on a stand. With the exception of the handle it is completely metal. If one were to turn the handle a fan would blow air through a pipe to a forge. It is very rusted. Inscription- "Champion Blower and Forge Co., Lancaster, PA.,U.S A., Patented April 16, 1902, June 11, July 30, 1901. See Hudson's Bay 1910-1911 catalogue p206. b) The second blower apparatus reads "Champion Blower & Forge Co., Lancaster, PA., USA" - casing also reads "400". Both blowers are the same dimension.
Date of Object:
ca. 1910
Accession #:
985.04.05ab
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Coal-Oil Heater
Description:
This is a small coal-oil heater. It is a cast iron cylinder of about 68 cm. in height , including an ornamental top. It has a handle near the top. It is black in colour. Condition: it is in good condition showing little signs of rust.
Date of Object:
ca. 1900-1930
Accession #:
985.04.01
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Planet Jr., Seeder
Description:
This item is a seeder. It has a wheel attached to it as well as a blade for drilling a plate for the seeds. A small lever can be turned to select the seed type or to close the planting device. It has a container to hold the seeds that will be planted. Condition: it is rusted and the paint is fading. Inscription: "Plant Jr., U.S.A., No. 4".
Date of Object:
1920
Accession #:
985.04.06
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potato planter
Description:
This is a potato planter. Two large iron wheels encompass the seed potato bin which is a large yellow painted bin, square in shape and rusted. The potatoes eye is then cut by workers sitting on the wooden bench and dropped into a wheel and down into a furrow caved by two iron discs. History: Morgan Miller acquired the planter from Burt Lundgren and used it until the early 1980s after which he no longer planted potatoes.
Date of Object:
ca. 1920
Accession #:
988.19.01
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