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Man Spraying Field Crops

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Young man in a field spraying pesticide on crops for the Bowker Insecticide Company.

Date Created:
1919
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935
Call Number MCC MSS 13Z, Album 23
Media Number Box 12

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W01309X
Legacy ID
WHi 11472

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