Tobacco re-planter; 1900s; 2816
Tobacco re-planter
About this objectAfter seedlings germinated, plants would then be replanted out in the field using this hand held device. Water was placed in the small container on the side and a small amount was released by pulling the trigger; this ensured every plant was watered at the time of planting.
Date Made1900s
Place Made Medium and Materialsmetal and wood
Subject and Association DescriptionUsed in Motueka and district in the tobacco industry that flourished here until 1995
Object Type Object number2816
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