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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."
1946
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1946 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| 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 |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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