Name/TitleSelf-Binding Reaper
About this objectA self-binding reaper used at Coddenham by the donors' father up to 1928 and later by the donor up to c.1945. The machine consists of three adjustable handles and one wooden sheaf retainer. It was made in Chicago USA, by The International Harvesting Machine Company and, with respect to this, is marked with 'International Harvester McCormick'. This reaper features an interesting, if not unique, mechanism for holding back sheaf so as to drop two at a time.
MakerInternational Harvest Company
Maker RoleManufacturer
Place MadeChicago, USA
Medium and MaterialsSteel and wood
Inscription and MarksInternational Harvester McCormick
Object numberSTMEA:A.383
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
