Summary
Photograph of three stripper harvesters in field.
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
Three horse-drawn Sunshine Stripper Harvesters in a wheat field. In the foreground are bags of grain.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph, sepia toned.
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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Place & Date Depicted
H.V. McKay Pty Ltd, Sunshine Harvester Works, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, circa 1910
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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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
250 mm (Width), 200 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Horsedrawn Harvesters, Horses, Farm Animals, Farms, Farmers
