Corn Planter

Dateca. 1890

Mediumwood, iron

Dimensions35 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (90.2 × 24.1 × 8.3 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Rita Anderson and David Starr, daughter and son of Eleanor B. Sewell

Object numberPC2006.28.63

DescriptionThis corn planter includes two converging arms with perpendicular handles at the end for further ease of usability. The other end of the arms includes a metal portion, providing a base to secure the two sharp edges in place. A rectangular, metal box connects to one of the tool's arms, likely serving as the seed box, also known as the hopper of the device. What appear to be metal nails or rivets are visible on various parts of the tool's surface, holding both wood and metal segments in place. Following a light cleaning with a slightly dampened cotton cloth, the lettering, "THE LEADER", appears on one side of the planter.

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