Before farmers used large machinery to harvest corn, the work was done by hand. As corn was harvested, husking hooks that were attached to the gloves either near the palm or on the fingers, were used to rip corn husks open so that the ears of corn could be easily air-dried in corn cribs. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Changes to Agriculture in a lesson on new inventions and practices that helped agriculture in Iowa. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.017.003 [Hook, Husking]
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