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Factory Worker Posing at Osbourne Works
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A man is standing on a factory floor. He is wearing overalls, a belt, and a loose shirt. Behind him are other men and assorted building materials. The factory floor looks to be made of dirt. The men are likely employees of the International Harvester Osbourne branch in Auburn, New York.
International Harvester Company
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W012N4C
WHi 95548
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Man with Pile of Manila Fiber
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Workers with Cart of Tedder Parts
circa 1910-1919
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