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Workers Hanging Sisal in Yucatan(?)
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Workers, mostly female, hanging bundles of sisal on wires on a plantation in the Yucatan(?). The plantation was likely run by the International Harvester Company as part of its twine production operation.
1948
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1948 |
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 116, pg. 53 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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