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Reaper Centennial Window Display

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Display in the window of the Hudson Bay Company department store in Alberta, Canada, celebrating the centennial anniversary of the reaper's invention.

Date Created:
1931
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1931

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 333, Pg.23

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012X7F
Legacy ID
WHi 49708

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