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First Farmall Cub Tractor

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First Farmall Cub tractor produced at International Harvester's Louisville Works.

Date Created:
1947
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1947

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 6Z
Media Number
Box 415,Folder 3538

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012STO
Legacy ID
WHi 24288

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First Farmall Cub

First Farmall Cub

1947

Mr. W.A. Salzmann, general superintendent, congratulating works manager Mr. J.E. Harris (seated atop tractor) on completion of the first Farmall Cub tractor at International Harvester's Louisville ...

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Farmall Cub Ready to Leave Assembly Line

Farmall Cub Ready to Leave Assembly Line

1948

Farmall Cub tractor ready to leave the assembly line at International Harvester's Louisville Works.

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Freshly Painted Farmall Cub Tractor

Freshly Painted Farmall Cub Tractor

1948

Freshly painted Farmall Cub tractor hanging in a paint oven at International Harvester's Louisville Works.

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Worker Painting Farmall Cub Tractor

Worker Painting Farmall Cub Tractor

1947

Factory worker painting a Farmall Cub tractor in a paint booth at International Harvester's Louisville Works. Original caption notes that the worker is not wearing a mask.

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Farmall Cub Tractor Ready for Painting

Farmall Cub Tractor Ready for Painting

1948

Factory worker making final adjustments to a Farmall Cub tractor before entering a paint spray booth at International Harvester's Louisville Works.

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Worker Inspects Farmall Cub Pistons

Worker Inspects Farmall Cub Pistons

1948

Worker checking dimensions and weight of Farmall Cub pistons at International Harvester's Louisville Works.

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