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Threshing

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A man at far left, possibly Frank von der Sump, is posing with his elbow resting on a steam tractor. A belt from the tractor is powering a threshing machine at right, where a crew of men are working. There is a small pile of firewood in the foreground.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Von der Sump Family

Publication Information

Creator Von der Sump Family
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Von der Sump family negatives, circa 1900-1913
Call Number PH 7115.26

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013M4J
Legacy ID
WHi 144707

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