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Reaper Replica in the Bed of an International Truck
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Two men examine a replica of McCormick's original reaper on the bed of an International Six-Speed Special truck. The replicas were produced for the "reaper centennial celebration," a promotional event for International Harvester. The truck is parked in front of the "Morris Herald" building.
1931
International Harvester Company
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W012X3L
WHi 49598
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Reaper Centennial Celebration
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A group of children and adults gathers around an International truck carrying a replica of McCormick's original reaper. The reaper replicas were made for the "reaper centennial" celebration, an Int...
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1931
A replica of Cyrus McCormick's first reaper on display with signs and posters. The display was likely part of the "reaper centennial," a promotional event for the International Harvester Company.
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Replica of Cyrus McCormick's original 1831 reaper on display in the International Harvester exhibit at the "A Century of Progress" world's fair. Scale models of other harvesting machines and tools ...
Reaper Centennial Medallion
1931
Reverse side of the International Harvester reaper centennial medallion (or coin) showing the reaper in use, and the words: "Centennial of the Reaper, 1891-1931."
Reaper Centennial Medallion
1931
Front side of International Harvester's reaper centennial medallion (or coin), featuring an image of Cyrus Hall McCormick, the words: "Inventor of the Reape,," and his years of birth and death, 180...
