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Bates Tractor Advertisement
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Front cover of a booklet advertising the Bates Model D Steel Mule tractor featuring an illustration of the tractor and a title reading: "The End of the Search." Bates was based in Joliet, Illinois.
1920
Bates Machine and Tractor Co. (Joliet, Ill.)
Publication Information
| Creator | Bates Machine and Tractor Co. (Joliet, Ill.) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1920 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 27 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 6Z |
| Media Number | Box 1058,Folder 46 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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