printing plate

[RKinOI]

I found this plate in a vacant lot in Southport N.C. It says NEW FARM ENGINE HAS BUILT IN HEATER FOR WATER. RUNNING OF ENGINE FURNISHES WATER FOR WASHING MILKING UTENSILES. PRETTY NEAT I THINK.WONDER HOW OLD IT IS? A friend suggested I go to the library and try to fing the actual ad on microfilm but i havn't had the time yet. I'm having to much fun digging.

 

[Shutterbug]

That is one super find... How big is the plate? There must have been an old printing press somewhere on the property...

 

[RKinOI]

It's 2 1/8th" x 3' (roughly)
Thanks RK

 

[RKinOI]

oops thats 3" sorry