Poster
"Romance of the Reaper" Poster

Advertising poster for the "Romance of the Reaper" film for use in Australia. The poster features an illustration of Cyrus Hall McCormick building the first reaper as a group of people look on. Beneath the illustration is a caption reading: "Cyrus Hall McCormick building the first Reaper 100 years ago." |
Image ID: | 76920 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1931 |
Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
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Collection Name: | Advertising literature, 1832-1984 |
Genre: | Poster |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | PH 6421.2618 (7) |
Original Dimensions: | 28 x 36.5 inches |
The headlines on the poster read: "See the 'Romance of the Reaper' A Five-Reel Feature Picture Filmed at the Old McCormick Farm in the Valley of Virginia. A Stirring Portrayal of a Great Historic Event." The text at the bottom of the poster reads: "A 31 27 ~ Lithographed in Australia. Robt. Harding (Litho. Print) PTY. LTD." The illustration is signed by Philip Lyford. |
Women |
Inventions |
Farmers |
Agricultural implements |
Agricultural machinery |
Film posters |
Motion pictures |
Clothing and dress |
Hats |
Work clothes |
Farms |
Agricultural machinery industry |
Machinery |
Men |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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