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Hemp Tow Machine

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A man feeding hemp into a hemp tow machine.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 7Z, Album 162, Pg.59

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012XP9
Legacy ID
WHi 52546

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