Summary
Photograph of a MF Cane Harvester surrounded by a large group of Chinese at an exhibition in Beijing (Peking).
Part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, of Sunshine, Victoria, and its predecessors dating back to Hugh V. McKay, who developed an innovative combine harvesters design during the 1880s and founded the Sunshine Harvester Works, at Ballarat, in 1894.
Description of Content
A large group of Chinese wearing traditional cadre suits of Cultural Revolution style, stand around an early model MF102 cane harvester,with chain driven topper, a MF 561 Toolbar, a Planter and Disc plough.
Physical Description
Colour 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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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Colour
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in blue pen on back, 'PEKING EXHIBITION' In black stamp pad ink, 'VAL FOREMAN / PHOTOGRAPHY / TEL 41 7121 / 59 VICTORIA PARADE, COLLINGWOOD, 3066 / ref.no. D7199-C7-6 / for reproduction please credit Val Foreman'
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Brand Names
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Product displays
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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), 195 mm (Height)
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