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Men Digging a Pit

Date: 1907
Description: Several men are standing and posing next to a large pit. The men, dressed in work clothes, are equipped with shovels. There is a truck backed up to the pit...
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Worker with Paint Bucket

Date: 1909
Description: A man dressed in overalls and a button-up shirt standing in the corner of a factory yard in front of a brick wall and a corrugated wall with windows. The m...
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Factory Worker Standing in Osborne Works Yard

Date: 05 25 1912
Description: A man dressed in work clothes and an apron stands in a factory yard at International Harvester's Osborne Works (later known as Auburn Works). Behind the ma...
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Ladies Cafeteria at Osbourne Works

Date: 07 16 1912
Description: Slightly elevated view of a canteen filled with women dressed in work clothes and hats. The room is equipped with wooden tables, chairs, and white dishes. ...
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Men Harvesting with a Vertical Stationary Engine

Date: 1911
Description: A man on the right is standing and leaning against a large cart which contains a vertical stationary engine. Three men on the left are working in the backg...
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African American Man with Horse-Drawn Cart

Date: 10 01 1912
Description: An African American man dressed in work clothes, a long apron, and a hat is standing next to a cart drawn by two horses. The cart is loaded with goods and ...
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Man with Push Cart at Osborne Works

Date: 07 30 1913
Description: An elderly factory worker dressed in pants, a striped shirt, suspenders and a hat is posing with a large push cart at International Harvester's Osborne Wor...
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Factory Worker at Osborne Works

Date: 09 1913
Description: A factory worker in work clothes and a hat stands at a work station at International Harvester's Osborne Works (later known as Auburn Works). The wooden ta...
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Factory Worker Stacking Bundles at Osborne Twine Mill

Date: 09 29 1913
Description: A factory worker stacks wrapped and tied bundles of twine into a large pile in the Twine Mill at Osborne Works (later known as Auburn Works). Behind the ma...
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Parts Hanging in an Elevator

Date: 1909
Description: Two men dressed in work clothes are standing next to what appears to be an elevator. In the elevator there are several implement parts hanging from the cei...
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Women Workers in Osborne Works Cafeteria

Date: 03 25 1914
Description: Elevated view of a large group of female factory workers sitting at tables in a cafeteria at International Harvester's Osborne Works. The women likely work...
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Man Feeding Twine Into Machine

Date: 09 29 1913
Description: A man wearing work clothes and a hat is bending forward with his arms spread wide on either side of a twine machine feeding material, probably hemp, into t...
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Woman Operating Twine Machinery

Date: 09 29 1913
Description: A woman is operating a large, complicated piece of twine machinery. She is wearing a dark skirt and blouse covered by a smock, and her hair is in a large p...
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Young Man Operating Large Drill

Date: 09 29 1913
Description: A young man is operating a large mechanical drill. He is dressed in overalls and a work shirt and appears to be rather young. Behind him are several other ...
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Woman Cleaning Twine Machine

Date: 09 29 1913
Description: A woman with a broom is standing behind a large piece of twine machinery and is cleaning it with a broom. The woman is dressed in a smock and hat. Behind h...
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Woman Cleaning Twine Machinery

Date: 09 29 1913
Description: A woman is crouching next to a large piece of twine machinery cleaning it. The woman is dressed in a smock and hat. Behind her the room is filled with mach...
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Man with Pile of Manila Fiber

Date: 10 01 1913
Description: A man is standing in front of a large pile of manila hemp fiber. The fiber was used to create twine. The man is wearing overalls over his clothing and has ...
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Man Feeding Manila Fiber into Twine Machine

Date: 09 29 1913
Description: A man is feeding a large bundle of manila hemp fiber into a piece of twine machinery. The man is dressed in overalls and has his sleeves rolled up. Surroun...
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Man at Metal Forming Machine

Date: 11 24 1913
Description: A man appears to be pushing sheet metal through a metal forming machine. He is wearing an apron and has his sleeves rolled up. In the background are severa...
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Man Working at Powell Metal Forming Machine

Date: 11 24 1913
Description: A man is standing and working at a Powell metal forming machine. He is dressed in an apron and hat. Behind him are other pieces of machinery. The man may b...

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