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Transporting Engines

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A factory worker uses a lift on a loading dock to transport six engines to a truck at International Harvester's Indianapolis Works.

Date Created:
1948
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1948

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 7Z, Album 444 Page 155

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012Y0Q
Legacy ID
WHi 59736

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