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McCormick Automatic Self-Rake Reaper
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McCormick automatic self-rake reaper built in 1858 and patented by McClintock Young. Original caption reads: "This machine embodies the improvement of substituting an automatic rake for the rake on the machine."
1899
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Publication Information
| Creator | McCormick Harvesting Machine Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1899 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 x 16 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 6Z |
| Media Number | Box 1306,Folder 513 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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