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Sheller, Corn

Object number2014.70.1

Manufacturer C.M. McClung and Company

Datec. 1890

OriginKnoxville, PA

MediumWood/Metal

DescriptionRectangular wooden corn sheller with a metal wheel on one side and a wood and curved metal crank handle on the other. On both broad sides there are two panels, one above the other. The top panel is larger and has a blue background with text; below this panel is a panel which is pink in color and details the manufacturer. There is a hole in the top which leads to a series of wheels with teeth. The end of the sheller has another hole surrounded by a metal plate. A metal flap extends down from the bottom of the sheller. The sheller rests on four legs attached to two feet.Dimensions40.9999 x 30.9999 x 17 in. (104.1 x 78.7 x 43.2 cm)
MarksOn both broad sides there are two panels, one above the other; the top panel has text "The Favorite"; below this panel is a panel which is pink in color and has text "JOHN H..."
Historical NotesManual corn sheller made by C.M. McClung & Co. in Knoxville and sold in Pittsburgh. The name of the retailer is partially unreadable. It is a "Favorite" one hole model. This corn sheller was found in a barn on donor Trish Miller's grandparents (Mike and Peg Fifer) farm in Sewickley. The 50-acre farm was purchased by the Fifer's in 1945. Today a portion of the land is still owned by the family and another portion was donated to the Hollow Oak Land Trust.

Previous owner Mike Fifer

Previous owner Peg Fifer

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