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McCormick Reaper Illustration

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Illustration of a McCormick reaper of 1858 in the field near a farm house. A crowd of onlookers is gathered near the field.

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 22

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0136L4
Legacy ID
WHi 40117

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