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Crush Bottling Co.

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A man standing next to a McCormick-Deering 10 can cooler with his hand on the motor at the Crush Bottling Company. A sign on the back of the cooler reads: "Drink Cleo Cola For Goodness Sake!" Crates with bottles are in the background.

Date Created:
September 22, 1938
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
September 22, 1938

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
24 x 19 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 7Z, Album 430 page 124

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012Y26
Legacy ID
WHi 59624

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