Summary
Photograph of early harvesting.
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
A large team of farmers with many horse-drawn harvesters in a field, also showing lots of bags of harvested wheat.
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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User
H.V. McKay Pty Ltd, Sunshine Harvester Works, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930
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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, 'EARLY HARVESTING DAYS / BAGGED GRAIN BEFORE THE DAYS / OF BULK HANDLING' In blue ink, '(not for reproduction / without the permission / of Mr John Sloane / of Yarrawonga)
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Object/Medium
Photograph
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - harvesting, Harvesters
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
210 mm (Width), 120 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Farm Workers, Industry, Manufacturing, Harvesters, Farm Animals, Horses, Horsedrawn Harvesters