Object number
2000/11/1
Title
Jethro Tull Seed Drill,
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Description
This is a model of a Jethro Tull seed drill, at 1/4 scale. It is made of wood with iron wheels and steel shares, using a plan drawn by David Wray. The model was made by Don Gill in 1999.
Physical description
1 seed drill model: wood, metal
Label Text
Model seed drill. Made for the MERL by Don Gill in 1999, this model seed drill follows Jethro Tull's design and is at 1/4 scale. The wheels are made of iron, and the shares are steel. It is based on drawings by David Wray. The MERL also holds a number of model wagons crafted from his designs.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Model of a Jethro Tull seed drill - 1/4 scale. // Made of wood with iron wheels and steel shares, using a plan drawn up by David Wray. // It was made in 1999. // A small packet of colour seed is with the drill. it is of the correct size to be sown by this model drill. // Dimensions // Length: 67cm // Height: 22cm // Width: 48cm // Associated information // This model was made by Don Gill in 1999. // see: "Woodworker" July 2000 p.4+17 onwards copy attached.'
Production date
1999 - 1999
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