Summary
Photograph of early made stripper harvester.
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 stripper harvester inside a building on a platform with three flower vases around the base. Printed on a sign attached to the front of the harvester is the following: 'SUNSHINE HARVESTER 5FT / ONE OF THE EARLIEST MADE BY / H.V.McKAY / PURCHASED IN 1885 BY Mr ANDERSON / 'PINE HILL' NEAR MOAMA N.S.W. / STRIPPED OVER 12,000 BAGS / PRESENTED BY HIS SON Mr. R. ANDERSON'
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
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
In blue stamp pad ink on back, 'H.V.McKAY MASEY HARRIS / PTY. LTD. / SUNSHINE HARVESTER WORKS / SUNSHINE, W20 / MAR 1954' On a sign attached to front of harvester, 'SUNSHINE HARVESTER 5FT / ONE OF THE EARLIEST MADE BY / H.V.McKAY / PURCHASED IN 1885 BY Mr ANDERSON / 'PINE HILL' NEAR MOAMA N.S.W. / STRIPPED OVER 12,000 BAGS / PRESENTED BY HIS SON Mr. R. ANDERSON'
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Brand Names
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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
220 mm (Width), 165 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Stripper Harvesters
