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Man Milking Cow

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Harvey Schmidt sits on a stool in a barn to milk a cow by hand.

Date Created:
1939
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1939

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Call Number MCC MSS 7Z, Album 405, Pg.57

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012YMD
Legacy ID
WHi 64434

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