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Osborne Works Locker Room
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Locker room at International Harvester's Osborne Works. Lockers and benches line two walls and a row of sinks or wash basins with mirrors line a third. The Osborne Works was owned by the D.M. Osborne Company until 1903, when it was purchased by International Harvester. The factory was later known within the company as the "Auburn Works." It was located at 5 Pulaski Street.
March 25, 1914
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | March 25, 1914 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Glass negative series, circa 1900-1939 |
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| Call Number | IHO-5319 |
| Media Number | Box 216 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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