Photograph
McCormick Wire Binder
| A man is operating a McCormick wire binder driven by two horses. |
| Image ID: | 60679 |
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| Creation Date: | 1899 |
| Creator Name: | McCormick Harvesting Machine Company |
| City: | Hecker |
| County: | |
| State: | Illinois |
| Collection Name: | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 6Z, Box 1306, File 513, #1 |
| Original Dimensions: | 8.5 x 6.5 inches |
| Accompanying the photograph is a testimonial letter reading: "This is to certify that the above is a photograph of my McCormick Wire Binder, purchased from your agent, C.A. Monk, Belleville, Ill., in 1879. I have cut my entire wheat crop with it each year, including the present. My total expense for repairs has been $1.50, and a new sickle $4.00. The binder has given me no trouble whatever, and I regret very much to be obliged to discontinue its use, for practically no other reason than expense and trouble in getting wire. Several years ago, I purchased at a sale a second-hand Deering Twine Binder, which I have used to cut my oats, and I have no hesitancy in saying my wire binder runs lighter, gives less trouble, and has cost me less for repairs than the Deering Twine binder. I recommend the McCormick for durability and general work, and appreciate the convenience of securing repairs on short notice. Yours truly, (signed) Jno. Whiteside." |
| Agricultural implements |
| Agricultural machinery |
| Horses |
| Hats |
| Work clothes |
| Farms |
| Land use, Rural |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Farmers |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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