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Sparks Fly at IHC Tractor Works

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Sparks fly from a machine operated by a worker inside International Harvester's Tractor Works.

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Call Number MCC MSS 7Z, album 310, pg. 38

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012W6A
Legacy ID
WHi 8273

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