Photograph
Worker Operating Forge Hammer at Canton Works
| A factory worker operates a forge hammer at International Harvester's Canton Works. Original caption reads: "Shell Package Case Stops, Canton Works. Forge hammer and cut-off shear operated in manufacture of shell stop packings. The operator is cutting and forging off the end of the bar, which he holds in his hands. Note the hot forging falling into the truck at the rear of the shear." |
| Image ID: | 59311 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 11 03 1941 |
| Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
| City: | Canton |
| County: | |
| State: | Illinois |
| Collection Name: | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 555 pg. 89 |
| Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
| Metal industry |
| Machinery |
| Hats |
| Personal protective equipment |
| Work clothes |
| Factories |
| Blue collar workers |
| Men |
| Indoor photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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