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McCormick Catalog Cover
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McCormick Harvesting Machine Company annual catalog cover featuring an illustration of a woman carrying a sheaf of wheat. Below the text reads: "Harvesting Machine Co. Chicago, ILL U.S.A. The Maiden Reaper and the only one that ante-dates the McCormick."
1886
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1886 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | McCMss5X |
| Media Number | Box 2,Folder 34 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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