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Solid Riding Ring
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This product was purchased by Allis-Chalmers of West Allis, Wisconsin. Falk caption reads, "Solid riding ring 102,000 pound rough weight, 244 inches in diameter. Tire or riding ring for large cement kiln." Male employees in photograph are F. Chovanec and A. Cocroft.
October 8, 1971
Publication Information
| Date Created | October 8, 1971 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Falk Corporation photographs, 1954-1994 |
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| Call Number | PH 6524, EG 45932 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126548102121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06524 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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