Sandra,

There are many books on farm equipment and tools, and which one will be most
useful to you depends on the type of equipment (hand tools vs. motorized),
time period (18th century vs. 20th century), manufacturer (many 19th and
20th century manufacturers issued catalogs, some of which have been
reproduced) and geographical location (use and terminology of tools and
equipment are often quite localized).

One of the best resources would be the "Chronicle" of the Early American
Industries Association.  It's available in many libraries and is an
invaluable source for all kinds of tools.  Also, you may wish to ask for
your question to be posted to the e-mail list of the Association for Living
History, Farm and Agricultural Museums (ALHFAM).  Many ALHFAM members are
experts on the subject of farm tools and equipment and are always glad to
help with questions like this.  The website is www.alhfam.org.

Good luck!

Martha Katz-Hyman

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