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McCormick Anvil Block
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Large stone identified as the anvil block upon which Cyrus McCormick built the first reaper. The stone is likely on the grounds of International Harvester's McCormick Works.
1915
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1915 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 x 13 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, Folder 513 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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