[389.] McCormick-Deering Cream Separator, 1920s. USNM 285052; 1969. A hand-powered, centrifugal cream separator commonly found on dairy and other farms all over the country in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The original owner kept this specimen for replacement parts but he never needed it for that purpose. It is complete and fully operational. Gift of Daniel Gartling, Cockeysville, Maryland.
[390.] Hay Baler, mid 19th century. USNM 286522; 1969. A horse-drawn screw-press that packed the hay, which was then tied by hand. This baler, 7 feet square and 15 feet high, is similar to machines advertised in the 1850s that were largely superseded in the 1870s. Gift of John Hosford, Stone Ridge, New York.
[391.] Grass Sickles, about 1884. Received in 1969. Two ordinary grass sickles. Gift of T. H. Bean, Barnridge, Pennsylvania, in 1884. Transferred from Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution.
[392.] Grain Clips, about 1894. Received in 1969. Gift of "D.E.T." in 1894. Transferred from Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution.
[393.] Wright's Patented Expansion Bit, 19th century. Received in 1969. Woodworking tool, a drill. Gift of N. Materville of Connecticut Valley in 1917. Transferred from Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution.
[394.] Heavy Knife, late 19th century. Received in 1969. A knife for cutting hay and straw. From Beardsly Scythe Company. Transferred from Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution.
[395.] Grain Drill, 1900-1910. USNM 287135; 1969. This wheeled, wooden seed box, with metal disks to open the soil, drilled about seven rows at a time. The drill was designed to be horse-drawn, but this specimen has been modified to be pulled by a tractor. The brand name "Hoosier" appears on the box. Gift of Innes Saunders, Leesburg, Virginia.
[396.] Mowing Machine, 1900-1910. USNM 287135; 1969. A horse-drawn, McCormick-Deering sulky mower that later was modified to be pulled by a tractor. This mower is representative of machines in the last years of the horse era in American farming. Gift of Innes Saunders, Leesburg, Virginia.
[397.] Corn Cultivator, 1900-1910. USNM 287135; 1969. A McCormick-Deering four-shovel corn cultivator with two arms for working two rows at once. Gift of Innes Saunders, Leesburg, Virginia.
[398.] Corn Cutter, 1900-1919. USNM 287135; 1969. A McCormick-Deering, horse-drawn corn cutter. The rider grabbed the corn stalks in his arms while a blade cut the stalks on the ground. This implement was used chiefly to cut fodder for livestock. Gift of Innes Saunders, Leesburg, Virginia.