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Johnston & Linihan "Gem Grain Grader," 1899-1916

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Artifact Overview

Farmers used grain graders to clean seed saved for use in the next planting or sold to commercial seed companies. Farmers could purchase screens of different sizes to match small, medium, or large seeds, such as clover, oats, peas, and beans. The hand crank moved the screens and turned the fan blades that blew air, removing debris to ensure a clean and uniform seed crop.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Fanning mill

Date Made

1899-1916

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Agriculture

Object ID

2018.2.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal

Color

Brown
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 45 in (Fanning mill)
Width: 34.25 in (Fanning mill)
Length: 45 in (Fanning mill)
Height: 17.25 in (Hood)
Width: 31 in (Hood)
Length: 29.25 in (Hood)

Inscriptions

on top of hood: THE GEM GRAIN GRADER / Kalamazoo, Mich.
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Johnston & Linihan "Gem Grain Grader," 1899-1916