Deere & Co.
Publicity Dept glass negative.
This original glass plate negative (shown in reverse here) was once the property of the publicity department of Deere & company, was found in the drawers of a file cabinet that was sold at an East Moline Il. auction. The Kraft paper sleeve states Neg. No. 12940.
Dated 10-27-14. This photograph Taken of a gang Plow sometimes called a steam plow is being tested on a Case Steam engine, internal combustion Tractors were not invented yet or at least not in wide spread use. Originally this Silver Nitrate coated Glass was produced by the photographer in a dark room before celluloid based negatives were available. This plate measures 14"x11". Recognize anyone in this photo? If so we want to hear from you. use one of our email addresses found here. Contact Us.

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