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Processing Sisal in Twine Mill

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A female factory worker tends a machine to produce binder twine, possibly at the McCormick Twine Mill.

Date Created:
1948
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1948

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 804, pg. 76

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012Y18
Legacy ID
WHi 59589

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