Advertisement for FMC Corporation Tomato Harvester, circa 1966
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
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Date Made
circa 1966
Subject Date
circa 1966
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2020.85.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.063 in
Width: 8.125 in
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