Okay, here's the deal, I know absolutely NOTHING about farming. However, I am old enough to realize that when I need help in identifying something, I should probably ask for some, from people who know what they're doing. Any help at all would be appreciated.
I recently volunteered at a local museum (Poquoson, VA) to research the origins of some old farm equipment that they received as donations. The equipment is in "as is" condition and may not be complete.
I was successful in identifying a (mostly complete) McCormick-Deering International Sickle Bar No. 7 Mower because the manufacturer name was visible, and in the process, I learned all sorts of cool things about the Harvester Wars and how tough a life, real farmers had before farm machinery came on the scene.
I've taken several photographs of what I think is a harvester (from different angles) and am unable to locate any manufacturing marks or model numbers on the unit due to its condition.
I'd be most appreciative of any assistance that I can get, in regard to identifying this particular piece of equipment:
1. Who manufactured it?
2. When was it manufactured?
3. What did it cost?
4. How was it used?
I recently volunteered at a local museum (Poquoson, VA) to research the origins of some old farm equipment that they received as donations. The equipment is in "as is" condition and may not be complete.
I was successful in identifying a (mostly complete) McCormick-Deering International Sickle Bar No. 7 Mower because the manufacturer name was visible, and in the process, I learned all sorts of cool things about the Harvester Wars and how tough a life, real farmers had before farm machinery came on the scene.
I've taken several photographs of what I think is a harvester (from different angles) and am unable to locate any manufacturing marks or model numbers on the unit due to its condition.
I'd be most appreciative of any assistance that I can get, in regard to identifying this particular piece of equipment:
1. Who manufactured it?
2. When was it manufactured?
3. What did it cost?
4. How was it used?