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Reaper Display

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A group of onlookers gathers around a McCormick reaper replica display at the Iowa State Fair. The sign behind the reaper reads: "McCormick Reaper Built 15 Years Before Iowa Became A State."

Date Created:
1946
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1946

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 600, Pg.93

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012X6B
Legacy ID
WHi 50855

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