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Imminent Head-On Collision on Rural Road
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A staged scene showing a car passing a truck while another car is coming the other way. The photograph was taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department and was used in its campaign to make families aware of farm and home hazards. The original caption reads: "Danger of turning out directly back of truck going up hill."
July 1927
International Harvester Company
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Driving Safety
July 1927
Automobiles approaching a turn in a paved road with billboards on either side. Photograph taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department to illustrate safe driving techniques.
Danger of Gas Vapors
June 1927
A man lies on the floor of a garage to repair an automobile at International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental farm. The photograph was taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension De...
Dangers of Farm Traffic
July 1927
An automobile driving down a driveway between two embankments, prohibiting a clear view of an intersecting road.
Dangers of Poor Eyesight
July 1927
John Esch, sitting behind the wheel of an automobile, adjusting his eyeglasses while smoking a tobacco pipe. Photograph taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department to illu...
Dangers of Moving Machinery
August 1927
A man is climbing on a moving harvester-thresher (combine), illustrating an agricultural hazard for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department.
Dangers while Unhitching Horses
July 1927
A man unhitches horses from a wagon. Photograph taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Department to illustrate the dangers of leaving one tug unfastened while unhitching.
