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Threshing
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A man at far left, possibly Frank von der Sump, is posing with his elbow resting on a steam tractor. A belt from the tractor is powering a threshing machine at right, where a crew of men are working. There is a small pile of firewood in the foreground.
1910
Von der Sump Family
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Robicheau's Threshing Outfit
1904
A man at left is standing and holding the reins of a four horse hitch, while three other men are posing between a steam tractor and threshing machine. There is a straw elevator at the rear. Wheels ...
Tractor and Thresher
September 15, 1904
Three men are posing on a large steam tractor, and a fourth man is sitting on a threshing machine behind the tractor. The large drive belt is coiled and is hanging near the front of the thresher. T...
Fred von der Sump
1910
Copy of a right profile head and shoulders studio portrait of Fred von der Sump. He is wearing a suit coat and tie. The original oval portrait was mounted on cardboard.
Threshing Outfit and Crew
September 15, 1904
Thirteen men take time from threshing duties to pose for a group portrait with a team of horses, threshing machine with straw elevator, and a steam tractor amid stacks of wheat. Some of the men are...
In the Barn
1910
Eight young men and women posing in a barn. They include Will von der Sump, far left, and his brother Fred, second from right. A dog in front of Fred moved during the exposure. Also pictured are si...
Family Group
1910
Five Von der Sump siblings posing for an outdoor portrait. Mae, at far left, is sitting in a chair with her feet on a pillow. Behind her is Leta, with an arm resting on the bar of a hammock. Will i...
