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Workers Inspecting Fibre at Osborne Twine Mill

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Workers inspecting strands of fibre (fiber) in a warehouse at International Harvester's Osborne Twine Mill. The Osborne Works was owned by D.M. Osborne Company until 1903, when it was purchased by International Harvester. The factory was later known as "Auburn Works."

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Glass negative series, circa 1900-1939
Call Number IHAA-0920
Media Number Box 20

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012I7K
Legacy ID
WHi 8083

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