Getting Ready for Spring | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Getting Ready for Spring

Getting Ready for Spring | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Rear view of a man driving a tractor, which is pulling a manure spreader. Caption reads: "GETTING READY FOR SPRING - A farmer took advantage of a nice winter day to get out into the fields near Athens in Marathon County and spread manure on his land to prepare the ground for spring planting."

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DESCRIPTION
Rear view of a man driving a tractor, which is pulling a manure spreader. Caption reads: "GETTING READY FOR SPRING - A farmer took advantage of a nice winter day to get out into the fields near Athens in Marathon County and spread manure on his land to prepare the ground for spring planting."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:149174
Creation Date: 03 19 1985
Creator Name:Gessert, Sherman A., Jr.
City:Athens
County:Marathon
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF 54844
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
SUBJECTS
Agricultural implements
Fields (Agriculture)
Tractors
Trees
Coats
Hats
Men
Outdoor photography
Farmers
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Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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