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Welcome to our Online Collections Database! Below you will find a searchable database showcasing images and information regarding tens of thousands of items in our online collection. Search using search terms, key words, object names, or names of historical figures to locate specific items, or, peruse at random to enjoy the breadth of collections available for view.

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Photograph of Six Gordon Brothers

Photograph

Photograph of six Gordon brothers. Back row (L-R) George Donaldson Gordon, Edward Young Gordon, John Henry Gordon. Front row (L-R) James Fraser Gordon, Alexander Gordon, Angus Cameron Gordon. James Fraser Gordon was the creator of "The Gordon Self Raking and Binding Harvester", patented May 12, 1868. We have a model of the Harvester in the GCV&M collection, as well as the patent and medal it won.

2024.14.003

Print, Photographic

Gordon brothers

James Fraser Gordon

Genesee Country Village and Museum

21-3/4 in

26 in

1

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2024.14.002

2024.14.004

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