Summary
Photograph of tractor drawing a Sunshine Reaper Binder.
This image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, known as the H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded as Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s. In 1930 it merged with Massey Harris's Australian operations to become H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd. In 1955, this company was in turn absorbed into the Massey-Ferguson global entity becoming Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Limited.
Description of Content
Man driving a McKay Massey Harris 203 tractor towing a PTO Reaper Binder with a man operating it. Sheaves can be seen in the foreground.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph
More Information
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Collection Names
Massey Ferguson Sunshine Collection (Deposit No.1), H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd, Before 2002
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Manufacturer of Item Depicted
H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1945
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back, Sunshine Reaper & Binder' Handwritten in red ink, 'April / 206%'
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
Sunshine Massey Harris (Reaper Binders) , McKay Massey Harris (Tractor)
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Object/Medium
Photograph
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - harvesting, Reaper-binders
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
170 mm (Width), 120 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Reaper-Binders
