Photographing International Metro Mite Truck | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Photographing International Metro Mite Truck

Photographing International Metro Mite Truck | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Two men set up a photography shot of an International Metro Mite truck in a studio at International Harvester's Hickory Hill Farm.
DESCRIPTION
Two men set up a photography shot of an International Metro Mite truck in a studio at International Harvester's Hickory Hill Farm.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:85284
Creation Date: 1961
Creator Name:McDougall, Angus
City:Sheridan
County:
State:Illinois
Collection Name:International Harvester Company Photographs for Company Magazines, 1955-1973
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:M2005-077, Box 9, G6028-6, #23
Original Dimensions:35mm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The photograph was taken for the June 1961 issue of "Harvester World Magazine," Volume 52, Number 6. The caption on a similar photograph reads, "In the Spotlight: a ball bearing race being prepared for catalog pictures. 'Product shots like these,' says Supervisor Claus, 'aren't nearly as glamorous as movie making, but they're the bread and butter of this operation.'"
The farm was located 75 miles southwest of Chicago and was used as a location to photograph and film International Harvester equipment for advertising.
SUBJECTS
Photographers
White collar workers
Clothing and dress
Eyeglasses
Photography
Automobile industry and trade
Indoor photography
Men
Studios and dark rooms
Signs and symbols
Cameras
Automobiles
Identification
Trucks

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