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Name/TitleBroadcasting box drill

About this objectThis was used by the donor at their farm.
There are 14 perforated brass slides, adjustable for different sizes of seed. The box to which these are fitted is divided into sections and slides in a groove to insert the seed. The edges are removed to free the sections. The woodwork is painted blue. The tray is suspended by cord round the neck and is agitated to expel the seed.

Medium and MaterialsBox: Wood
Plates: Brass
Strap: Iron

MeasurementsLength: 9 feet, the ridges projecting 3 inches at either end.
Width: 2 1/2 inches
Height: 2 1/4 inches

Object Typedrill

Object numberSTMEA:A.1169

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)

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