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Factory Workers at Osbourne Works
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A man dressed in a vest, tie and a long apron stands near a vise at a work station at International Harvester's Osborne Works (later known as Auburn Works). Behind him are several other factory workers pushing carts filled with tools and parts. There is a coat and hat draped over one of the carts. Above the men is a loft filled with lumber, and belt-driven machinery attached to the ceiling.
1909
International Harvester Company
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Factory Worker with Cart at Osborne Works
1909
A man in overalls stands with a large cart filled with parts at International Harvester's Osborne Works (later known as Auburn Works). Behind him is a wall with wooden bins storing more parts. In t...
Man Sitting on a Cart in a Factory
1910
A factory worker is sitting on a cart on at International Harvester's Osborne Works. Behind him are stacked pieces of lumber. Hooks hang from the ceiling. He is wearing dark work clothes, an apron,...
Agricultural Manufacturing Machinery at Osbourne
circa 1910-1919
Factory floor, with a large piece of manufacturing machinery on the right, with other pieces of machinery directly behind it. The machine has many belts, pulleys, and gears. Hanging from the end of...
Man Next to Large Machinery at Osbourne Works
February 29, 1912
A man dressed in a suit and hat is standing next to a crane lifting machine crated for delivery. The wood building has tall ceilings and is filled with stacks of implement parts. Behind the man is ...
Man with Machinery at Osborne Works
1910
A factory worker is standing next to a large piece of machinery at International Harvester's Osborne Works (later known as Auburn Works). Around him are carts full of parts, and barrels. Belt-drive...
Farm Machinery Production at Osborne Works
1910
Factory workers saw lumber from a cart at International Harvester's Osborne Works. To the left on one of the beams saw blades are hanging. The belt-driven machinery is attached to the ceiling.
