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McCormick's Reaper and Mower

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Handbill advertising McCormick's reaper and mower. Includes the headline "15,000 sold in the last four years." An order form is attached to the bottom of the handbill.

Date Created:
1859
Creator:
C. H. McCormick & Bros., active 1859-1866; McCormick Harvesting Machine Company

Publication Information

Creator C. H. McCormick & Bros., active 1859-1866; McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Date Created 1859

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 print
Dimensions 22 x 36 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Advertising materials and catalogs, 1847-1902
Call Number McCormick Mss 5X
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999463826302121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mcc0005x
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Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011DCY
Legacy ID
WHi 40460

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McCormick Reaper Illustration

McCormick Reaper Illustration

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McCormick's Prize Harvesters

McCormick's Prize Harvesters

Cover of an advertising catalog for C.H. McCormick and Brothers, featuring an engraved illustration of man operating a horse-drawn mower. Includes the text: "Mowing on a side hill" and "Mowers and ...

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McCormick Harvesting Machine Company Advertising Card

McCormick Harvesting Machine Company Advertising Card

Inside of a McCormick Harvesting Machine Company advertising card. Features color illustrations demonstrating the development of harvesting technology, including the reaping hook, the cradle, and ...

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Prints
McCormick's Reaper and Mower Flyer

McCormick's Reaper and Mower Flyer

Flyer and order form advertising McCormick's Reaper and Mower. Features the headline "15,000 sold in the last 4 years" under an illustration of the reaper in use in a field. The bottom of the flye...

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McCormick Mower Illustration

McCormick Mower Illustration

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McCormick Harvesting Machinery Advertising Poster

McCormick Harvesting Machinery Advertising Poster

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