1911 Minneapolis Steam Traction Engine Postcard Return Flue Boiler
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Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
This vintage postcard features a detailed illustration of a Minneapolis Compound Simple Engine on Return Flue Boiler, built by the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company. Designed to burn straw, wood, or coal, these versatile traction engines provided the horsepower needed for plowing, threshing, and powering belt-driven equipment on early 20th-century farms.The image highlights the rugged design with its canopy roof, boiler, large steel wheels, and gearing system. The handwritten notation “1911” on the front likely indicates the year of the engine model shown. Minneapolis engines were known for their reliability and efficiency, helping establish the company as a leader in steam-powered agricultural machinery.Published by The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, this postcard is printed on Kodak Paper with a divided back and remains unused.Details:Subject: Minneapolis Compound Simple Engine, Return Flue BoilerManufacturer: Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co.Year Noted: 1911Publisher: L. L. Cook Co., MilwaukeePaper: Kodak PaperCondition: Unused, light age toning, sharp illustration (see scans)Era: Mid-20th Century postcard reprint of early 20th century designA great collectible for enthusiasts of steam traction engines, Minneapolis farm machinery, agricultural history, or vintage postcards of antique tractors.
This vintage postcard features a detailed illustration of a Minneapolis Compound Simple Engine on Return Flue Boiler, built by the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company. Designed to burn straw, wood, or coal, these versatile traction engines provided the horsepower needed for plowing, threshing, and powering belt-driven equipment on early 20th-century farms.The image highlights the rugged design with its canopy roof, boiler, large steel wheels, and gearing system. The handwritten notation “1911” on the front likely indicates the year of the engine model shown. Minneapolis engines were known for their reliability and efficiency, helping establish the company as a leader in steam-powered agricultural machinery.Published by The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, this postcard is printed on Kodak Paper with a divided back and remains unused.Details:Subject: Minneapolis Compound Simple Engine, Return Flue BoilerManufacturer: Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co.Year Noted: 1911Publisher: L. L. Cook Co., MilwaukeePaper: Kodak PaperCondition: Unused, light age toning, sharp illustration (see scans)Era: Mid-20th Century postcard reprint of early 20th century designA great collectible for enthusiasts of steam traction engines, Minneapolis farm machinery, agricultural history, or vintage postcards of antique tractors.
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