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Men Harvesting Grain with Scythes

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Three men harvesting grain with scythes. The men appear to be in period costume and are likely re-enacting harvesting methods of the first half of the 18th century. Buildings are in the background.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1920

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998
Call Number M2002-181
Media Number Box 11,Folder 29
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Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012TLL
Legacy ID
WHi 59541

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