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McCormick Twine Mill

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Female factory workers at the McCormick Twine Mill use the twine balling machines and package completed balls of twine from off a conveyor.

Date Created:
April 26, 1939
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created April 26, 1939

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 293, Pg.139

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012XDR
Legacy ID
WHi 51448

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