founded in Chicago in 1888 and later based in Northbrook
Exhibits minor signs of wear including some scratches/scuffs in addition to dents on the flange
and oxidation around the pulls and label frames
this piece appears to be complete with all numbers on the interior belts being legible
this company was largest meat packing businesses in the country
c. 1930s Framed DeKalb Ag “Mortgage Lifter” Hybrid Seed Advertisement tea cart founded in Chicago in 18881936; DeKalb Agricultural Association DeKalb, IL Early promotional broadside for DeKalb Quality Hybrids, featuring the iconic winged ear of corn and the slogan inviting farmers to let DeKalb hybrids be their "Mortgage Lifter." Printed in bold black and gold tones, the advertisement highlights the selling points of DeKalb's early hybrid seed lines superb quality, high yield, stiff stalks, drought resistance, normal maturity, and extended feed value. A