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McCormick Harvesting Machinery Advertising Poster
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Chromolithograph advertising poster for C.H. and L.J. McCormick, "Manufacturers of Harvesting Machinery" with central color illustration of a man operating a horse-drawn binder in a field, surrounded by images of reapers and mowers. The company eventually became known as the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company.
1876
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Publication Information
| Creator | McCormick Harvesting Machine Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1876 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 72 x 58 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | McCormick Harvesting Machine Company 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 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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