Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Bag, Seed |
Catalog Number |
1997.32.179 |
Date |
ca. 1940 |
Material(s) |
Cotton |
Dimensions |
H-40.5 W-19.5 inches |
Description |
This white cotton "seamless" seed bag has parallel orange and blue pinstripes (two and two) woven on either side of central stencil. The stencil has a large "A" in the center surrounded by "CINCINNATI SEAMLESS." The bottom stitched shut and the top is open. |
Notes |
Used by the donor's father, Harry "Cot" Murphy (1870-1945), and the donor (1919- ) on their Jefferson County farm. After buying seeds in sacks such as these at planting time, the Murphy's refilled the sacks with orchard grass seed that they grew and sold. |
Collection |
Tom and Bea Murphy Collection |
People |
Murphy, Harry "Cot" DuPont, 1870-1945 Murphy, Tom |
Subjects |
Bags Farming |
Search Terms |
Jefferson County (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |