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Bates Steel Mule Model D

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Front cover of a booklet advertising the Bates Steel Mule Model D. Features an illustration in the top left of a man using the tractor in a field while other people look on in the background.

Date Created:
1918
Creator:
Joliet Oil Tractor Co.

Publication Information

Creator Joliet Oil Tractor Co.
Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 24 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998
Call Number MCC MSS 6Z
Media Number Box 1062,Folder 20

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012U5N
Legacy ID
WHi 97174

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