American Farm Collectibles

American Farm Collectibles
Author: Russell E. Lewis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2007-05-30
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 144022501X

Steeped in the tradition of hard work, American nostalgia, and a simpler way of life, this book contains fascinating and informative details for anyone who farms, grew up on a farm, or finds farm collectibles fascinating. This latest edition of American Farm Collectibles captures the essence of the family farm in 1,000 photos, expertly researched pricing, and details that represent farming's role in the evolution of our society. This enhanced edition contains information about farming in print, farm tools, small-scale farming, farm kitchen collectibles, gardens and vintage tractors.

American Farm Collectibles

American Farm Collectibles
Author: Russell E. Lewis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2007-05-30
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 144022501X

Steeped in the tradition of hard work, American nostalgia, and a simpler way of life, this book contains fascinating and informative details for anyone who farms, grew up on a farm, or finds farm collectibles fascinating. This latest edition of American Farm Collectibles captures the essence of the family farm in 1,000 photos, expertly researched pricing, and details that represent farming's role in the evolution of our society. This enhanced edition contains information about farming in print, farm tools, small-scale farming, farm kitchen collectibles, gardens and vintage tractors.

Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques

Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques
Author: C.H. Wendel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1261
Release: 2004-04-06
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440225338

The evolution of the modern farm Finally, an encyclopedia reference work covering American farm implements and farm-related antiques from the 1800s through the 1940s. Through Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques, follow the exciting and fascinating technological advances in farm equipment that made the United States the breadbasket to the world. Thoroughly researched, this guide features nearly 2,000 rare illustrations of farm equipment - the most poplar to the most obscure - from firms such as Deere & Co., J.I. Case, Allis-Chalmers, International Harvester and McCormick. Trace the history of: Alfalfa Grinders Balers Corn Binders Corn Harvesters Cultivators Elevators Drills Hay Tools Milking Machines Plows Saws Threshers Washing Machines Plus Much More! If you have an interest in farming and history, you'll love Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques. Not only does it identify and illustrate farm equipment, but it explains how this equipment was used and reveals many of the trials and tribulations farmers faced in using it. Also includes current price ranges for thousands of implements and antiques.

Toys and American Culture

Toys and American Culture
Author: Sharon M. Scott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2009-12-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

Tracing developments in toy making and marketing across the evolving landscape of the 20th century, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference guide to America's most popular playthings and the culture to which they belong. From the origins of favorite playthings to their associations with events and activities, the study of a nation's toys reveals the hopes, goals, values, and priorities of its people. Toys have influenced the science, art, and religion of the United States, and have contributed to the development of business, politics, and medicine. Toys and American Culture: An Encyclopedia documents America's shifting cultural values as they are embedded within and transmitted by the nation's favorite playthings. Alphabetically arranged entries trace developments in toy making and toy marketing across the evolving landscape of 20th-century America. In addition to discussing the history of America's most influential toys, the book contains specific entries on the individuals, organizations, companies, and publications that gave shape to America's culture of play from 1900 to 2000. Toys from the two decades that frame the 20th century are also included, as bridges to the fascinating past—and the inspiring future—of American toys.

Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques

Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques
Author: Charles H. Wendel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 398
Release: 1997
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780873415071

Finally, an encyclopedic reference work covering American farm implements and farm related antiques from the 1800's through the 1940's. Through Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements and Antiques follow the exciting and fascinating technological advances in farm equipment that made the United States the breadbasket to the world. Thoroughly researched, this guide features nearly 2,000 illustrations of farm equipment, from the most popular to the most obscure and from many different well known firms. If you have an interest in farming than you'll love Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements and Antiques. Not only does it identify and illustrate farm equipment, but it explains how this equipment was used and reveals many of the trials and tribulations farmers faced in using it. The Encyclopedia of American Farming Implements and Antiques also includes current price ranges for thousands of implements and antiques.

Warman's John Deere Collectibles

Warman's John Deere Collectibles
Author: David Doyle
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2008-12-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219192

All John Deere collectibles, from a few rare items including tin dealer signs to the commonly collected coffee mugs are identified, priced and described in this full-color book. Of the thousands of listings in this great guide to "Green" featured items include modern dealer signs and displays, paper products/ephemera items, petroleum pieces, toys and models, and tools. Delve into the history and collectible-rich legacy of the Green tractors that draw devotion from farmers and non-farmers alike. All John Deere collectibles, from the most rare to the common are identified, priced and described in this book, to aid in your collecting endeavors and historical appreciation. Featured items include: • Dealer signs and displays • Paper products/ephemeral items • Petroleum pieces • Toys and models • Tools

Oliver Tractors

Oliver Tractors
Author: Jeff Hackett Sherry Schaefer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2001
Genre: Agricultural machinery
ISBN: 9781610606615

The history of Oliver's tractors from the early days of Hart-Parr to the last 2255 that rolled off the production line in 1976.

Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2002-06
Genre:
ISBN:

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

Antique Trader Collectible Cookbooks Price Guide

Antique Trader Collectible Cookbooks Price Guide
Author: Patricia Eddie Edwards
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2008-10-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219125

Whether your collection features a hefty helping of grandmas worn, but cherished cookbooks from years past, or a few recipe-rich treasures of your own, this fact and photo-filled guide will feed any cookbook fascination. This reference, written by the owners of OldCookbooks.com serves up 1,500 American cookbooks and recipe booklets from the 20th century, complete with interesting details and historical notes about each, plus estimated values.

Enfield

Enfield
Author: Dean E. Abrahamson
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738523095

The area of Silver Creek Township was settled in the 1850s by Swedish immigrants who left their ancestral home to face the challenges of life in the new world. They cleared the land and developed a prosperous farming community, which they named Enfield when a post office was established in 1910. Enfield was a booming farm community in the early part of the 20th century, with schools, churches, a potato warehouse, a cheese factory, and its own baseball team. The rural farm community thrived for a century, but now the farming way of life has given way to a residential bedroom community for nearby Minneapolis. Those first homesteaders are long gone, but their legacy lives on, and many of their descendants continue to live and work in the community.