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Workers Relaxing Outside Milwaukee Works

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Workers relaxing outside International Harvester's Milwaukee Works. One group is crowded around a stage listening to a band while others are playing baseball, tennis or sitting on the grass. The original caption said: "band playing and games in progress; noon scene on Milwaukee Works playground." The factory was owned and operated by the Milwaukee Harvester Company until 1902.

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1914

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Call Number MCC MSS 7Z, album 99, pg. 48

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012VTY
Legacy ID
WHi 7605

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