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Children Alone in Farmhouse
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Exterior view of two girls standing at the closed window of a farmhouse while their parents are away. Photograph taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department to illustrate various farm hazards.
April 1926
International Harvester Company
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Farm Refuse in Attic
1926
Close-up view of a pile of garbage in a farmhouse attic consisting of metal pieces, pipes, machine parts, and other items.
Refuse Pile
March 1926
A refuse pile consisting of glass, a broken basket, bottles, cans, and other items behind a farmhouse. A crumbling foundation is in the background.
Sloping Porch
March 1926
A man holding a bundle of logs is opening the screen door on a farmhouse with a deteriorating front porch.
Man Approaching Open Cellar Door
March 1926
A man holding a large crate in his arms approaches an open bulkhead cellar door while walking on the porch of a farmhouse.
Beware of Dog
May 1926
A dog crouches behind a fence where a "Beware of Dog" sign hangs. The photograph was taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department to illustrate various farm hazards.
Farm Hazard: Boy Dumping Ashes
1926
A boy dumping ashes against the side of a house. This photo was taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department to illustrate potential farm hazards.
