1917 Avery 40HP Steam Traction Engine Postcard Single Cylinder Flue
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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 striking illustration of the Avery 40 Horsepower Single Cylinder Straight Flue Steam Traction Engine, manufactured by the Avery Company of Peoria, Illinois. The handwritten notation “1917” on the front likely indicates the model year of the engine depicted.The Avery Company, established in the mid-19th century, was a major player in the steam traction engine industry. Their engines were renowned for heavy-duty farm work such as threshing, plowing, and powering belt-driven machinery. The straight flue boiler design shown here reflects Avery’s engineering approach before the widespread adoption of more modern boiler styles.The card highlights the massive spoked wheels, boiler, canopy, and gearing—capturing the rugged build of these machines that helped transform American agriculture in the early 20th century.Published by The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, this postcard is printed on Kodak Paper and remains unused with a divided back.Details:Subject: Avery 40 HP Single Cylinder Straight Flue Steam Traction EngineManufacturer: Avery Company, Peoria, IllinoisYear Noted: 1917Publisher: L. L. Cook Co., MilwaukeePaper: Kodak PaperCondition: Unused, light age toning, crisp detailed image (see scans)Era: Mid-20th Century postcard of early 20th century tractor illustrationThis is an excellent collectible for enthusiasts of Avery memorabilia, steam traction engines, antique tractors, farm machinery history, or early American agricu
This vintage postcard features a striking illustration of the Avery 40 Horsepower Single Cylinder Straight Flue Steam Traction Engine, manufactured by the Avery Company of Peoria, Illinois. The handwritten notation “1917” on the front likely indicates the model year of the engine depicted.The Avery Company, established in the mid-19th century, was a major player in the steam traction engine industry. Their engines were renowned for heavy-duty farm work such as threshing, plowing, and powering belt-driven machinery. The straight flue boiler design shown here reflects Avery’s engineering approach before the widespread adoption of more modern boiler styles.The card highlights the massive spoked wheels, boiler, canopy, and gearing—capturing the rugged build of these machines that helped transform American agriculture in the early 20th century.Published by The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, this postcard is printed on Kodak Paper and remains unused with a divided back.Details:Subject: Avery 40 HP Single Cylinder Straight Flue Steam Traction EngineManufacturer: Avery Company, Peoria, IllinoisYear Noted: 1917Publisher: L. L. Cook Co., MilwaukeePaper: Kodak PaperCondition: Unused, light age toning, crisp detailed image (see scans)Era: Mid-20th Century postcard of early 20th century tractor illustrationThis is an excellent collectible for enthusiasts of Avery memorabilia, steam traction engines, antique tractors, farm machinery history, or early American agricu
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