Corn Binder (Corn Harvester) Interpretation Sign Historic White Pine Village ~ Ludington, Michigan

Corn Binder

(Forerunner of the Corn Harvester)

Identification

Manufacturer: International Harvester

Brand/Model: N/A

Circa: 1930-1950

Remarks: Tractor Drawn with seat for Machine Operator

 

Purpose/Operation

It was used to do the following operations:

*Cut the corn stalks at the base

*Gather corn stalks into small bundles of 8-10 stalks

*Tie each bundle wit twine

*Deposit the bundle on the ground where it would be picked up & placed on a wagon by hand.

 

 

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