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McCormick Improved Advance Reaper Flyer

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"The 'Improved Advance' as a Self-Raker." Flyer advertising the McCormick Improved Advance Reaper and Mower. Features a large illustration of the machine being used in the field followed by directions for assembly.

Date Created:
1877
Creator:
C. H. and L. J. McCormick active 1874-1879

Publication Information

Creator C. H. and L. J. McCormick active 1874-1879
Date Created 1877
Language English

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 print
Dimensions 28 x 44 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection McCormick Harvesting Machine Company advertising materials and catalogs, 1847-1902
Call Number McCormick Mss 5X
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999463826302121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mcc0005x

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011DI1
Legacy ID
WHi 40475

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