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Toddler Near Revolver
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Small child opening a desk drawer containing a shining revolver (hand gun). The scene was staged for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department. The photograph was used to warn families of potential farm hazards. The original caption reads: "the revolver in desk drawer is in a bad place."
August 1927
International Harvester Company
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W01301Q
WHi 8628
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