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McCormick Twine Mill Workers

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Female and male factory workers handle bags of twine in the McCormick Works Twine Mill.

Date Created:
1938
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1938

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.125

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012XH3
Legacy ID
WHi 51460

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