Summary
Plastic model of the Farmall M tractor. This type of tractor was first produced by International Harvester in the USA in 1939. It was 'styled' by the well-known industrial designer Raymond Loewy. The Farmall M tractor was assembled at the Geelong IHC factory from 1940. This model was acquired from the estate of William McCook, a noted collector of windmill memorabilia and documentation who left his collection to the Museum.
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Acquisition Information
Bequest from (Estate of) Mr William (Bill) McCook, Mrs Margaret Hilton, 15 Jul 1994
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Past Owner or User
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Inscriptions
Printed in gold on both sides of tractor body: "INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER / FARMALL / FACTORY GEELONG / Manufacturer's logo.
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Internal combustion power, Model tractors
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Object Measurements
19.9 cm (Length), 10.2 cm (Width), 10.4 cm (Height)
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