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Woman Canning Jelly

Date: 1926
Description: Woman working in kitchen straining jelly bags over pot in preparation for canning. The photograph was taken at an "IHC Farm," probably in Hinsdale, Illinoi...
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Slicing Canned Meatloaf

Date: 07 23 1926
Description: Close-up of a person's slicing a plate of canned meatloaf. Original can and can opener are on the table next to the food.
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Woman and Young Girl Canning Beans

Date: 1926
Description: Woman and young girl working in a kitchen canning beans. The girl is standing at the sink running a faucet while the woman is seated at a table using a bea...
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Woman Demonstrating Canning Process

Date: 07 23 1926
Description: Woman in kitchen demonstrating the canning process. Original caption reads, "pail and wire rack for cold pack canning." The photo was taken at Harvester Fa...
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Woman Using Washing Machine and Wringer

Date: 10 1923
Description: Mrs. Waggoner using a Coffield electric washing machine and wringer to launder clothing on International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental farm (Harvester ...
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Mrs. Granere with Maytag Washer

Date: 10 1923
Description: Mrs. Granere starting a 1.5 horsepower McCormick-Deering engine in order to power a Maytag washer.
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Woman with Engine-Powered Washing Machine

Date: 10 1923
Description: Mrs. Granere using a washing machine powered by a 1.5 horsepower McCormick-Deering engine at International Harvester's Hinsdale experimental farm (Harveste...
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Woman Ironing

Date: 10 1927
Description: A woman sitting in a wooden chair while using an electric iron on clothing. A laundry basket is at her feet.
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Woman Cooking at Electric Stove

Date: 1927
Description: A woman stirs a pot on a six-burner electric stove. Two Hotpoint automatic electric ovens stand beside the stove, and canisters and teapots stand on the st...

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