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Empire Mower, Reaper and Twine Binder Catalog
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Cover of an advertising catalog for J.F. Seiberling, manufacturer of agricultural equipment, featuring an engraving of boys marching under a benner of "Victory," with a washtub for a drum and pitchforks and branches for weapons. Behind them a woman rides a reaper and holds a banner that reads: "Empire." In the center is an illustration of a little girl holding a doll while a little boy in oversized hat and coat examines her hand under the caption "the doctor." At the bottom is a landscape of wheat sheaves in a field surrounded by trees. The catalog is imprinted with the dealer or agent name "Staver & Walker" of Portland, Oregon.
1884
J.F. Seiberling & Co.
Publication Information
| Creator | J.F. Seiberling & Co. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1884 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17 x 25 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company competitors' advertising literature, 1832-1950 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 10Z |
| Media Number | Box 37,Folder 11 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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