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Two Children with Reaping Hook

Text

A boy and girl gaze at one another in a haystack, one with a reaping hook and the other with a handful of straw. The children were models and the photograph was used as the basis of a McCormick advertising poster.

Date Created:
1902
Creator:
Tonnesen Sisters

Publication Information

Creator
Tonnesen Sisters
Date Created
1902

Physical Description

Format
Text
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
IHAA-1101
Media Number
Box 23

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014878
Legacy ID
WHi 91808

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