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Campsite with Fire
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Man tending to a campfire while a woman is preparing a meal on a picnic table by a tent. A car is parked next to the campsite and a dog is sniffing at a tent stake. The photograph was taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department to demonstrate potential "farm hazards." The original caption reads: "Carelessness--leaving camp fire burning may start a fire."
August 1927
International Harvester Company
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W01301J
WHi 11502
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Fireworks Stand
July 1927
Three boys purchase fireworks from the proprietor of a National Fireworks tent near Ogden Avenue. The photograph was taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department to caution...
Dangers of Moving Machinery
August 1927
A man is climbing on a moving harvester-thresher (combine), illustrating an agricultural hazard for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department.
Driving Safety
July 1927
Automobiles approaching a turn in a paved road with billboards on either side. Photograph taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department to illustrate safe driving techniques.
Barn Ruins
June 1927
Smoke rises from the remnants of a barn and silo ruined by fire.
Pouring Kerosene on Stove Fire
August 1927
A woman pretends to pour kerosene on a hot stove as part of an International Harvester Agricultural Extension Department campaign to make families aware of farm and home hazards. The original capti...
Farm Hazard: Playing with Firecrackers
1927
Staged scene of young boy about to light large firecracker. He is sitting on steps, and a push scooter is lying on its side on the sidewalk. This photograph was taken for International Harvester's ...
