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Vim Tractor Advertisement
Advertisement for the Vim tractor, manufactured by the Vim Tractor Company of Schleisingerville, Wisconsin. A side view illustration of the tractor is accompanied by the headline: "Vim: The Final Development of Tractor Perfection" and a list of the equipment's features. |
Image ID: | 90183 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1919 |
Creator Name: | Vim Tractor Company |
City: | Slinger |
County: | Washington |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
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Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 6Z, Box 1052, Folder 48 |
Original Dimensions: | 6 x 9 inches |
An accompanying typewritten note reads: "259. Vim Tractor Co., Schleisingerville, Wis. Newspaper items indicate that they built a factory in 1919, and that they manufactured the Vim tractor illustrated in their advertising. Listed as a manufacturer in 1920, 21 and 22. No information since that time. Understand they are out of business." Schleisingerville changed its name to "Slinger" in 1921. |
Advertising |
Agricultural machinery industry |
Selling |
Tractors |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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