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McCormick Reaper Works Forge Shop

Date: 1902
Description: Men working in the forge shop of the McCormick Reaper Works. The factory was owned by the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company. In 1902 it became the McCor...
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International 8-16 Tractors on Assembly Line

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Description: Workers tending to International 8-16 tractors on an assembly line at International Harvester's Tractor Works. The factory was located at 2600 West 1st Blv...
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Hamilton Works Tool Room

Date: 08 1909
Description: Workers using a large industrial press to manufacture parts in the tool room of International Harvester's Hamilton Works in Ontario, Canada.
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Hamilton Works Core Room

Date: 1910
Description: Female employees working in the core room of International Harvester's Hamilton Works, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The photograph was marked by company staf...
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Dipping Mower Wheels at Deering Works

Date: 1919
Description: Two workers dipping mower wheels in paint at International Harvester's Deering Works. The factory was owned by the Deering Harvester Company before 1902. I...
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Tractor Works Tractor Assembly Line

Date: 1921
Description: Workers using a jib crane to lower engines into an International 8-16 tractor chassis on an assembly line at International Harvester's Tractor Works.
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First to Fly — Wright Brothers' Factory

Date: 1910
Description: Workers in the General Assembly Department of the Wright Brothers' airplane factory.
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Workers Viewing Ford Cars

Date: 11 09 1938
Description: Crowd of workers viewing two new Ford cars in the Madison Kipp Corp. plant, 201-231 Waubesa Street.
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Completion of 1st Tractor at Neuss Works, Germany

Date: 03 15 1937
Description: Several men, most likely factory and company managers gathered to celebrate the completion of the first tractor manufactured at International Harvester's N...
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Frank G. Hough Company Factory Floor

Date: 1951
Description: Factory workers on the floor of the Frank G. Hough Company factory (works). The company manufactured construction and industrial equipment. The company was...
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Core Room at Deering Works Foundry

Date: 07 13 1905
Description: Workers in the core room at the Grey Iron Foundry at International Harvester's Deering Works (factory).
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Plumbing Room

Date: 04 25 1912
Description: Workers pose in the plumbing room of the "malleable shop" at Osborne Works. The factory was later known as "Auburn Works."
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Assembling Corn Pickers at Chatham Works

Date: 10 01 1943
Description: Male and female factory workers assemble corn pickers at Chatham Works. According to the original caption, the work was "lightened" by a roller-conveyor as...
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Painting A-100 "Golden Jubilee" Truck at Springfield Works

Date: 1957
Description: A factory worker wears a protective hood and face mask to paint the body of an International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" truck at International Harvester's Spri...
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Painting A-100 "Golden Jubilee" Trucks at Springfield Works

Date: 1957
Description: A painter uses a hose to paint parts for International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" trucks at International Harvester's Springfield Works.
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Painting "Golden Jubilee" Truck Cabs

Date: 1957
Description: A factory worker in a protective suit and mask applies a coat of paint to an International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" truck cab at International Harvester's Sp...
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Painting "Golden Jubilee" Truck

Date: 1957
Description: A factory worker dressed in a protective suit and mask applies a coat of paint to an International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" truck at International Harvester'...
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Painting a "Golden Jubilee" Truck at Springfield Works

Date: 1957
Description: A factory worker sprays paint onto the body of an International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" truck at International Harvester's Springfield Works.
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"Golden Jubilee" Truck on the Factory Paint Line

Date: 1957
Description: An International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" truck sits on the paint line at Springfield Works. A factory worker wearing a protective suit and hood looks toward...
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International M-5-6 Trucks on Assembly Line

Date: 1941
Description: Factory workers on the assembly line (possibly at International Harvester's Ft. Wayne Works) with M-5-6 trucks. Original caption reads: "The trucks are the...

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