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McCormick Reaper Exhibit at "A Century of Progress"

Date: 1933
Description: Female model posing with a rake next to a reproduction of Cyrus Hall McCormick's first reaper at International Harvester's "A Century of Progress" Worlds F...
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Man Hardening Tractor Parts in Furnace

Date: 1942
Description: Factory worker hardens tractor parts in "one of a battery of gas-fired box type heat treating furnaces."
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Two Men Oil a Wheel

Date: 04 23 1906
Description: Two men standing on what appears to be a factory floor, probably the McCormick Works, oiling a wheel. The man on the left is dressed in suit pants, vest an...
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Kitchen in the McCormick Works Club House

Date: 1900
Description: Interior view of the kitchen, with cookware and tableware set out on a long counter. At the back of the room in front of a door is a blackboard.
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Employee Mounting Oil Can on Pole

Date: 06 07 1912
Description: Employee mounting oil can on pole indoors.
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Man Oiling Overhead Gears

Date: 06 07 1912
Description: Man oiling overhead gears in manufacturing area of plant. A sign hanging from the ceiling reads: "Fire Escape" and us also written in two other languages.
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Man Riveting Pieces

Date: 10 16 1916
Description: A man is riveting pieces indoors at McCormick Works. Another man wearing a hat and suit is standing on the left.

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