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Taking out the Kernels

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A young girl and two young boys looking at samples of corn cobs set up on a table.

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1914

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
22 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 13Z, Album 3
Media Number
Box 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W013118
Legacy ID
WHi 122907

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