old seed planter 1856 Wood Engraving Antique Seed Planter Corn Grain Farming Agricultur

old seed planter 1856 Wood Engraving Antique Seed Planter Corn Grain Farming AgriculturThis is an original 1856 black and white in text wood engraving of an improved seed planter for corn and other grain the invention of R. & W. L. Gebby of New Richland, Ohio. CONDITION This 158+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light foxing and aging. No creases. There is acid staining in this image. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In Text Wood Engraving; Black White

This is an original 1856 black and white in-text wood engraving of an improved seed planter for corn and other grain -- the invention of R. & W. L. Gebby of New Richland, Ohio.

CONDITION

This 158+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light foxing and aging. No creases. There is acid staining in this image. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 4.25 inches; 11 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

The mid-19th century might well be labeled the Age of Invention. New technologies and scientific discoveries prompted an explosion of new inventions which were duly described in the pages of Scientific American --the Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and other Improvements. Some of these inventions were undoubtedly useful such as improvements to farm plows, seeders, mills, woodworking machines, hospital beds, etc. However, a number of them, at least to our 21st century eyes, border on the ridiculous to the merely goofy. Perhaps this collection will awaken your creative muse in addition to simply amusing you.

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