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Testing the First Reaping Machine

Date: 1883
Description: Advertising lithograph depicting the first public demonstration of a mechanical reaper by Cyrus Hall McCormick at Steeles Tavern, Virginia, in 1831. The sc...
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"Free Tractor School" Advertising Poster

Date: 1919
Description: Advertising poster advertising a free tractor school sponsored by the International Harvester Company. Includes a black and white illustration of a Titan 1...
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Tractor Field Demonstration Advertising Poster

Date: 1916
Description: Advertising poster for a field demonstration of the Titan 10-20 h.p. tractor. Features a color illustration of the tractor and the text: "Know Why Before Y...
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Get Under the Big Tent

Date: 1913
Description: Advertising poster for the International Harvester exhibit at the West Michigan State Fair in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The poster features photographs of au...
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Mogul 8-16 Tractor Demonstration Advertising Poster

Date: 1916
Description: Advertising poster for a field demonstration of a Mogul 8-16 kerosene tractor on the farm of Olaf Nelson near Franklin, Minnesota. Includes the text: "Gran...
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Deering Columbian Exposition Advertising Poster

Date: 1893
Description: Advertising poster featuring color illustration of a crowd gathered around a Deering grain binder and mower at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
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International Harvester Oil Tractor Advertising Poster

Date: 1914
Description: Advertising poster for a demonstration of International Harvester oil tractors at Grant Park, Illinois, on September 16. Includes the text: "Watch the 12-2...
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Grain Harvesting Display Panel for "A Century of Progress"

Date: 06 07 1933
Description: Display panel used in the International Harvester exhibit at the "A Century of Progress" world's fair. The panel illustrates the technological advancements...
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War Motors

Date: 1918
Description: Poster with red text that reads: "War Motors. See them at the 6th annual truck and tractor show. February 20 to 23. Union Transfer and Storage Building. Ac...

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