Summary
A H V McKay Massey Harris large publicity brochure. H V McKay's name is excluded from the cover. The brochure folds out into a large poster with a series of images of tractors as well as a specifications sheet.
The cover page of the brochure depicts a black and white photograph of a tractor in use, along with coloured branding. In interior page of the object includes ten photographs of wheel tractors, along with brief descriptions of each product. The brochure claims the objects are reliable, economical and cost little to maintain. The products in this document highlight a transformation in the industry, such as the advancement in technology, and sophisticated machinery. The other page of the document includes products for specific markets such as the wheat farmer as well as models for "general farming". It also briefly describes available attachments to the products.
Title
'MODERN TRACTORS FOR PROFITABLE FARMING, Sunshine Massey Harris.'
More Information
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Collection Names
Gerald Maggs Trade Literature Collection, H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection
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Collecting Areas
Sustainable Futures, Trade Literature, Engineering, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs G. (Nance) Maggs, Gerald Maggs Pty Ltd, Ironmongers, 2004
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Manufacturer
H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Sunshine Harvester Works, Sunshine, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Publication Date
1941/11
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
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Number of Pages
9
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Page Size Format
249 x 187 mm
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Primary Subject
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Illustration Types
Black & White; Photographs; Artistic Depictions
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Printing Types
Limited Colour
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Publication Types
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Internal combustion power, Tractors
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