Object number
69/181
Description
Seed drill, used before 1920 on trial seed beds of Cannell & Sons, Loddon, Norfolk. Probably used for marigold or beet seeds.
This is a manual seed drill, which was used before 1920 on trial seed beds of Cannell & Sons, Loddon, Norfolk. The drill was probably used for marigold or beet seeds. This drill was specially made for purpose.
Physical description
1 seed drill: metal, wood
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘SEED DRILL (Manual) // DRILL CULTIVATING Seeding // Cannell and Sons, Loddon, Norfolk // Iron, Wood, String Repair. Handle broken. Iron Rusted. Used before 1920 on trial seed beds of Cannell & Sons, Loddon, Norfolk. Probably for Mangold/ beet seeds. Specially made for purpose. See also in RUL Documents relating to firm Cannell. [pencil drawing]’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9610.tif - High resolution image
