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Description
Model of a vine puller used in orchards. According to an article in the Pacific Rural Press (23 July 1898), "the device consists of an inclined plane mounted upon a vehicle which can be moved over the ground. On this inclined plane there is a track, and a truck which moves upon the track. This truck is connected with the stump with a strong chain. The track on which the truck is to move rises to the fore wheels from the hind wheels, consequently, as the as the vehicle moves forward, the truck moves backward along the rising track and a vast lifting power is exerted gently, constantly, and resistlessly upon the stump which is brought to the surface and as the vehicle proceeds is drawn from the ground with the fullest possible amount of the roots extracted...." Labeled "E. P. Boden, Santa Clara, Cal. Tree and Vine puller, Pat. Feb, 15, 1898, reissue pat. June 27, 1899"
Type
image
Identifier
88130C0D-269F-4C99-8074-074187421555 1981-28
Subject
Weeds Agricultural implements (LCSH) Fruit industry Fruit growers--California--Santa Clara Valley (Santa Clara County) Inventions
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