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Grain Binder Assembly Room

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Factory workers assemble grain binder parts at the McCormick Reaper Works. Metal machinery pieces are stacked at right and men work at tables to the left near a row of windows.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Call Number IHAA-0914
Media Number Box 20

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012ZUB
Legacy ID
WHi 89226

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Factory Workers with Grain Binder Parts

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Slightly elevated view of factory workers testing(?) the binding mechanisms for grain binders at the McCormick Reaper Works. Loose hay and hay bundles are distributed around the factory floor.

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Factory Workers at McCormick Reaper Works

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Machinery at McCormick Reaper Works

Machinery at McCormick Reaper Works

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Machinery on a factory floor, most likely at McCormick Works. Workers are in the background.

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Metal Finishing Room at McCormick Reaper Works

Metal Finishing Room at McCormick Reaper Works

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Workers in the metal finishing room at the McCormick Reaper Works. In 1902 the factory became part of the International Harvester Company.

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Piece of Machinery at McCormick Reaper Works

Piece of Machinery at McCormick Reaper Works

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Piece of machinery, possibly part of a grain binder, propped up on a factory floor, most likely at McCormick Works. There is a white sheet hanging in the background for a backdrop.

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