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Workers Inside the Osbourne Factory
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Piles of building materials and pallets are stacked inside the International Harvester Osbourne branch in Auburn, New York. There is a track hanging from the rafters of the ceiling, possibly for transporting materials. To the left are two men dressed in dark pants, button up shirts, and hats. To the left are groups of men dressed in work clothes and aprons.
circa 1910-1919
International Harvester Company
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W012N2W
WHi 95307
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