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Automatic Traction Pamphlet
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Exterior fold of a pamphlet produced by the Nilson Tractor Company entitled "What Automatic Traction Is" featuring an illustration of a farmer using a team of horses to remove a stump from the ground. Features a small square cut-out section that shows the draw bar illustration on the interior of the pamphlet.
1919
Nilson Tractor Company
Publication Information
| Creator | Nilson Tractor Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1919 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 6Z |
| Media Number | Box 1054,Folder 34 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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