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McCormick Self-Rake Reaper

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McCormick Self-Rake reaper in front of a fence or wall in a factory(?) yard.

Date Created:
1870
Creator:
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company

Publication Information

Creator McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Date Created 1870

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 27 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection McCormick Company visual materials, circa 1851-circa 1950
Call Number M2002-175
Media Number Box 1,Folder 9

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143B0
Legacy ID
WHi 24873

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