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Improved McCormick Reaper
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A McCormick reaper rests on the grass near a rural road. The original caption reads: "Invented 1845, patented 1847. The improvement embodied in this machine is a seat for carrying the raker, and which enabled him, while riding, to rake the grain from the platform, depositing it in gavels on the ground."
1910
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1910 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 22 x 17 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,File 513 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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