The Piece

1955 agricultural machinery manual.
Original green cloth binding.
Published by Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois.

Primary Description

A mid-century technical reference issued by Deere & Company covering the operation, care, and repair of farm machinery. The volume includes photographic illustrations, diagrams, and data tables documenting agricultural equipment and practices of the post-war period.

Bound in original green cloth, the book reflects the utilitarian design language associated with mid-20th-century industrial publishing. Evidence of prior ownership is present, consistent with its intended working use.

Historical Context

Published during a period of rapid mechanization in American agriculture, this manual represents Deere & Company’s role in shaping modern farming practices. Guides such as this were issued as practical references for operators and technicians rather than consumer-facing publications.

Product Details

→ Title: The Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery
→ Edition: Twenty-Seventh Edition
→ Publisher: Deere & Company
→ Date: 1955
→ Location of Publication: Moline, Illinois
→ Binding: Original green cloth
→ Contents: Photographs, diagrams, tables, technical instruction

Condition

General wear consistent with age and use. Cloth binding intact. Interior pages clean. Ownership inscription present on front pastedown.

Why It Belongs in Your Collection

This piece functions as a primary industrial reference from one of America’s most influential manufacturing companies. It offers historical, technical, and visual value rather than decorative novelty.

From Viridian Eclection

Selected for its authenticity, industrial relevance, and period design.