Summary
Colour photograph of original pickup baler.
The photograph is part of the extensive H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection, which consists of photographs, films, business and personal archives, artefacts, plans, oral histories and trade literature spanning from 1884 to the present.
Description of Content
The original (prototype) fully automatic Sunshine Self Tying Baler in a field with other farm equipment in background. Most likely to have used twine for tying the bales.
Physical Description
Colour 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, circa 1948
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Colour
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back, 'ORIGINAL SUNSHINE / WIRE TYING / PICK UP BALER'
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Brand Names
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Object/Medium
Photograph
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - harvesting, Hay balers
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
125 mm (Width), 100 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Pickup Hay Balers
