Old Farm Equipment Advertisements

During the late 19th century, hundreds and hundreds of small manufacuring enterprises were trying to get an inroad for their farm implements which resulted in a time of target advertising which was rich in design, approach and temerity. (In 1888 a $1000 contest reward, seen to the right, was monumental.) On these 3 pages we offer a few ads as example. By 1913, top companies were streamlining their approach. John Deere, (below left) for instance, gave themselves authority through brevity and simplicity, SFJ