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Factory Workers Pushing a Cart

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Two men demonstrate the "old way" of hauling using a push cart loaded with 2,200 pounds. The men are likely factory workers at Osborne Works (also known as "Auburn Works").

Date Created:
January 19, 1916
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created January 19, 1916

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Glass negative series, circa 1900-1939
Call Number IHO-6206
Media Number Box 224

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012I6Z
Legacy ID
WHi 47008

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