Fiddle, Seed


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Farming
Tools and Equipment ➔ Fiddle, Seed

Identifier:
131266
Description:
Hand powered centrifugal seed planter. A farmer would walk through a field carrying the planter and scattering the seeds with a bow. The operation was very similar to playing the fiddle, thus giving the planter its name. Used for "sowing a fine seed."  
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Edna V. Tuller
Related Entity:
Mrs. Edna V. Tuller (donor)
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