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McCormick Self-Rake Reaper
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McCormick self-rake reaper as manufactured in the 1860s. The reaper is sitting in the yard of the McCormick Reaper Works (factory). Original caption reads: "Taken in the McCormick Works before the Chicago Fire of 1871."
1869
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Publication Information
| Creator | McCormick Harvesting Machine Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1869 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23 x 18 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | McCormick family travel photo albums, 1900-1935 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | M2002-178 |
| Media Number | Box 1,Folder 9 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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