Dust Gun brand hand rotary duster

unknown (unknown cultural designation) creator

Culture: probably American or English

agricultural equipment; historic landscapes; estates (agricultural); country houses; Hudson River, United States; historic farms; farming

Hand rotary dusters were used to apply chemicals, whether herbicides or fertilizer in powder form. When the handle is rotated, a fan rotates at high speed and draws air from outside to broadcast the dust.

Repository: Montgomery Place (American repository, 1802 CE-), Annandale-on-Hudson, Dutchess, New York, United States

Bard College, Montgomery Place Collection

probably ca. 19th century-early 20th century

Sponberg-Paraday, Livia (photographer)

Prior written permission required to use any photograph from the Bard College Montgomery
Place Collection.

height 12 inches; width 16 inches

agricultural equipment

Classification: tools; garden tools; agricultural equipment; object (utilitarian)

Order Number: 900000

Image Number: 22019971