Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology / Smithsonian Studies in History and Technology, No. 17

Name: Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology / Smithsonian Studies in History and Technology, No. 17
Author: John T. Schlebecker

By John T. Schlebecker

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A museum-focused survey presents the institution's holdings of agricultural implements and machines while situating them within the technological and social history of farming. The introduction discusses what tools can and cannot convey about living aspects of agriculture, explains major technological developments and the economic and social conditions that influenced adoption, and outlines typical lines of evolution for implements. The main body is a descriptive catalog of artifacts in the collection, accompanied by an index and a bibliography of related staff publications.

About the Author

John T. Schlebecker

John T. Schlebecker is an author known for his contributions to the field of agricultural history and technology. His notable work, "Agricultural Implements and Machines in the Collection of the National Museum of History and Technology," provides an insightful examination of the evolution and significance of agricultural tools and machinery. This publication is part of the Smithsonian Studies in History and Technology series, reflecting his engagement with the intersection of technology and agricultural practices. Schlebecker's work is valuable for those interested in the historical development of farming equipment and its impact on agricultural productivity.