Antrim, N.H. Steel, iron, and canvas (off-white cotton). Canvas sack sewn to metal funnel. Printed on canvas sack, in black, "PEARCES IMPROVED / CAHOON / BROADCAST / SEED SOWER / MADE BY / GOODELL COMPANY / ANTRIM, N.H. U.S.A." Crank with wooden handle on side of funnel. Funnel leads to crank-turned spout, painted green (original paint). Sheet iron back. Sower "worn", with curved back of sewer against wearer's upper body, twill strap at top of sack goes around neck. Two slots in sides of sower back may have held waist/chest belt.
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