F. F. Smith’s Patent “Cast-Cast-Steel” Turf & Stubble Plows. Manufactured by Collins & Co., Hartford, Connecticut, Principal Western Depot, 233 Late Street, Chicago, Henry H. Taylor, General Agent.
Danville, Ill. ca. 1860. Item #1254 Broadside advertisement. 430 x 280 mm., [17 x 11 inches]. Edges with tiny tears, a few minor tears to the folds, otherwise very good. “A Superior Quality of Steel: Each Section is Cast of Varied Thickness: The Share is Malleable: It is Well Stocked with the Best New England Timber: It Ease of Draft is Remarkable: Their Durability is No Longer a Matter of Conjecture.” “These remarks are made with the knowledge of, and familiarity with, the merits of most of the good Plows now in use in the West, which have justly earned a good reputation. It is not desired to detract from the merits of any of these, but it is believed this new kind of Plow, which is made in an entirely different manner, as described above, will supersede them all, and account of the GREAT DURABILITY, EAST OF DRAFT, AND CAPACITY FOR SCOURING IN ANY SOIL.” “The Plow can be returned “and money will be refunded without equivocation. . . Farmers who have soil where no other Plows will scour, or soil with that sharp. gritty texture which wears out other plows so rapidly, are especially invited to try these. This is written after three years’ experience with this new Plow in all of the Western States and Territories.”
Romaine, A Guide to American Trade Catalogues, p. 4 , listed under Collins & Co, citing a 1871 printed catalogue.
Price: $400.00