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Testing the First Reaping Machine

Date: 1883
Description: Advertising lithograph depicting the first public demonstration of a mechanical reaper by Cyrus Hall McCormick at Steeles Tavern, Virginia, in 1831. The sc...
Photograph

McCormick Auto-Mower in Paris

Date: 1900
Description: Man sitting in a McCormick Auto-Mower at or near the Paris Exposition in France. The Auto-Mower was an experimental gasoline-powered mowing machine. This i...
Photograph

"McCormick Day" in Small Rural Town

Date: 1899
Description: Elevated view of farmers lined up in horse-drawn wagons loaded with their new McCormick farm machines. Their wagons are adorned with "McCormick" signs and ...
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Crowd at Indiana State Fair

Date: 1931
Description: Slightly elevated view of a large crowd gathered around two men handing out souvenir International Harvester yardsticks at the Indiana State Fair.
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Alexander Legge

Date: 09 20 1923
Description: Alexander Legge (1866-1933) with a pitchfork full of hay at a Thresher demonstration at International Harvester's Hinsdale farm. Men are milling around a t...
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Roughage Mill Demonstration

Date: 03 22 1934
Description: International Harvester Number 2 roughage mill demonstration at Madrid, Iowa. Men, boys, and a woman watch the demonstration with a McCormick-Deering 15-30...
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International Harvester Farm Exhibit

Date: 06 1975
Description: Elevated view of visitors examining a 915 hydrostatic combine (harvester-thresher) in the International Harvester exhibit at the Museum of Science and Indu...
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Model Farmyard at Museum of Science and Industry

Date: 1946
Description: Craftsmen working on a tree in the model farmyard of the Harvester Farm exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry.
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Tractor Pulling Four Grain Binders

Date: 1910
Description: A tractor pulls a series of four grain binders while a man drives an IHC Auto Wagon alongside and a crowd of men looks on.
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Field Demonstration of Mogul 8-16 Tractor

Date: 1916
Description: A group of men and women gather in a farm field to watch a demonstration of plowing with a Mogul 8-16 tractor.
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Agricultural Exhibition

Date: 1930
Description: A crowd of people stands outdoors to look at agricultural machinery on display, including a hayloader and a farm truck.
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Crowd Inspecting Tractors and Engines at the "100 Years in Chicago" Celebration

Date: 1947
Description: Elevated view of men and women inspecting tractors and engines on display at International Harvester's "100 Years in Chicago" celebration. The exhibition w...
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McCormick-Deering Tractor at Exposition

Date: 1935
Description: A uniformed man, possibly a police officer or a security guard, drives a McCormick-Deering I-12 tractor through the Eastern States Exposition grounds towin...
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Meadows Stone Burr Grain Mill

Date: 1920
Description: A Meadows stone burr grain mill powered by an International Harvester engine grinding wheat into flour at what appears to be an outdoor fair or exhibition....
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Agricultural Extension Department Exhibition

Date: 10 23 1923
Description: A crowd is gathered along the sides of a road at an agricultural exposition, possibly to watch a demonstration or parade. The text on the booth at right re...
Photograph

Harness Racing at a Wisconsin Fair

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Description: View from the inner track of harness racing at a local fair. The horses and their drivers can be seen racing around a tree-lined curve in the track and pas...
Photograph

Antique Farm Equipment Show

Date: 09 1993
Description: "Antique farm equipment show at Calumetville."
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Antique Tractor Show

Date: 09 1993
Description: "Matthew Bodden, age 3, with his father, Todd, pretends to operate a tractor at the Antique Tractor Show at Theresa Firemen's Park."
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"Reliable Power"

Date: 1924
Description: View of front of young girl standing at the side of a Fordson farm machinery. A sign on the tractor reads: "Reliable Power. Over 200 Dane County farmers ar...
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"Testing of First Reaper at Steele's Tavern"

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Description: "Testing of First Reaper at Steele's Tavern." Second version illustrating occasion.

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