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McCormick Catalog Cover
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Cover of an advertising catalog for the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company showing a "reaper used by ancient Gauls, First Century." The "reaper" is framed by a reaping hook, flowers and a hummingbird. Also includes a color illustration of a grain binder.
1884
International Harvester Company
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W012RWG
WHi 4396
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