Photograph
International Model E Truck with "Prosperity" Display
| International Model E highwheeler truck adorned with American flags, advertising banners, and a statue of a sprite named "Prospy." "Prospy" was a little man with a corn cob body and a shield shaped like the International Harvester logo. Signs on the truck read: "Prosperity, Prospy for short." The Model E was introduced in the spring of 1915. Rated at 800 pounds carrying capacity, the E featured an all-steel frame and side flange detachable solid tires. The E, produced until 1916, was priced at $950. |
| Image ID: | 6919 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1916 |
| Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
| City: | Chicago |
| County: | |
| State: | Illinois |
| Collection Name: | Photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 46 pg. 28 |
| Original Dimensions: | 6.25 x 4.5 inches |
| Trucks |
| Agricultural machinery industry |
| Industrial buildings |
| Outdoor photography |
| Flags |
| Patriotism |
| Insignia |
| Signs and signboards |
| Corn |
| Wheat |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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