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Worker Painting Farmall Cub Tractor

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Factory worker painting a Farmall Cub tractor in a paint booth at International Harvester's Louisville Works. Original caption notes that the worker is not wearing a mask.

Date Created:
1947
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1947

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998
Call Number MCC MSS 6Z
Media Number Box 415,Folder 3538

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012SXJ
Legacy ID
WHi 24297

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