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Testing Paint Thinner at McCormick Works

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Two men determine the distillation range of paint thinner in the Paint Department of McCormick Works (factory).

Date Created:
1939
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 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.131

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012XFZ
Legacy ID
WHi 51454

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