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Spinning Machine in Factory

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Spinning machine in factory. Belts attached to the ceiling power the machinery. Two men are standing on the right near bales of hemp. One of the men is feeding the hemp into the machine.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Glass negative series, circa 1900-1939
Call Number Box 273, IHI-11005

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011MHS
Legacy ID
WHi 119823

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