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Eilert Parts Department

Date: 1938
Description: The parts department of Eilert's Farm Equipment, showing bins and racks. Eilert's was an International Harvester dealership.
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Houdini in Chains

Date: 1922
Description: Harry Houdini, the well-known escape artist, was born in Budapest, Hungary and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin. At the time of his immigration his name was s...
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Lawson M.T.2 — Tail Skid

Date: 1917
Description: Close-up view of the tail skid installed on the underside of a Lawson Military Tractor 2 (MT2). The location appears to be in a hangar.
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21" and 24" Gisholt Lathes at Willys-Overland Motor Company

Date: 11 21 1912
Description: View of 21" and 24" lathes on the Willys-Overland Motor Company factory floor. These lathes machined rear axle parts, which are piled at each work station....
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Workers in the Gisholt Department at the Buick Company Plant #1

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Description: Factory workers standing with their arms crossed on the plant floor in the Gisholt Department of the Buick Company Plant #1 alongside lathes, and machined ...

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