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Milkman Exiting International Model M-2 Milk Truck

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Milkman delivering bottles of milk and other dairy products to a residential home from an International Model M-2 milk truck. The truck was owned by Pevely Selected Milk Co. An advertisement for "Baby First Selected Milk" is on side of the truck. The M-2 was designed exclusively as a milk delivery vehicle. It had a 118 inch wheelbase, 186 cubic inch four cylinder engine, Warner T-9 transmission, and IHC rear axle. The body was built with a special treatment of its wood components to resist lactic acid damage.

Date Created:
1933
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1933

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Call Number MCC MSS 7Z, Album 361 pg. 140

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012VX2
Legacy ID
WHi 7130

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