Summary
Photograph of 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
Two men clearing out stripper heads and grain prior to winnowing.
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 Pty Ltd, Sunshine Harvester Works, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, circa 1947
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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, 'AN ADAPTED STRIPPER. / MEN ARE ENGAGED IN CLEARING OUT OF / STRIPPER HEADS & GRAIN PRIOR TO WINNOWING' In blue stamp pad ink, 'H.V.McKAY MASSEY HARRIS PTY LTD / SUNSHINE, W.20, VICTORIA'
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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
210 mm (Width), 155 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Stripper Harvesters, Farmers
