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Tractor Works Cafeteria
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Workers stand behind a food service counter at the Tractor Works (factory) cafeteria. The counter is loaded with dishes, cups and saucers. One woman is moving a milk jar in a beverage cooler.
1940
International Harvester Company
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W012Y5J
WHi 59630
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