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McCormick Reaper Works

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Lantern slide illustration of the interior of the McCormick Reaper Works(?) as it appeared in 1860. Shows men stoking a boiler, working at a work bench, and putting together a reaper.

Creator:
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company

Publication Information

Creator McCormick Harvesting Machine Company

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection McCormick family photographs and graphic materials, circa 1842-1966
Call Number M2002-174
Media Number Box 6,item 14

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0136KH
Legacy ID
WHi 40112

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