Summary
Photograph of Harvester mounted on Fordson tractor.
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
One of the earliest models of a self-propelled header, which shows a Sunshine harvester with Sprial Beater and centre delivery fan on front drum, mounted on a Fordson tractor.
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 1925
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
In blue text on brown paper mount on front of photograph, 'Mr. H.V.McKay's / Harvester at Sunshine [crossed out, and then written in pencil] at "Rupertswood" Sunbury / with spiral Beater / & Centre Delivery Fan / On Front Drum' In pencil, 'Mounted on / Fordson Tractor'
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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
230 mm (Width), 210 mm (Height)
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