This window, designed by the Tiffany company in New York City, is in the crypt of the Oliver family in South Bend, IN. For you history buffs, Mr. J.D. Oliver created and patented the Chill Plow. Needless to say, he was very wealthy. I take my classes on field trips to the cemetery and everyone loves this window. It is gorgeous in life.
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The Tiffany is gorgeous but what is a Chill Plow?
Well, H, the Oliver Chill Plow was a brilliant invention. Back in the 1800's when farmers had to plow the fields, the plows would not go into the soil as easily and safely as needed. And, the soil built up on the plow point. The Olivers developed a plow point that made it much easier to farm. You can read more about it at the following website...
http://www.centerforhistory.org/ocpw.html. Ok, was that too teachery?
Nope, it wasn't too teachery but... will it be on the test?
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