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Giraffe Transport with International D-40 Truck
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Men stand around an International D-40 truck used to transport two giraffes. They are inside a large wooden crate on the back of the truck which is in a building. The original caption reads: "D-40 Internationals sold to San Diego Zoo to transport 2 giraffes across the continent from New York. Pictures taken just after unloading from ship."
1938
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1938 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 438, Pg.135 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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