Manufacturers’ POSTCARDS

Antique postcards provide an attractive field for collectors,
and traction engine restorers may find they like the cards too.

Almost anything you can think of was shown on postcards of many
years ago bridges, hospitals, homes, farmers, birds, natural
landmarks and what not.

The number of postcards issued by engine manufacturers, however,
may have been limited. We don’t know. Having started research
on this subject, we’re seeking more information.

Perhaps you can help. The cards shown here are examples. One of
our favorites is the Case ‘Hill climber’ card. We know from
reading about Case that the company sent a man around to state and
county fairs, and other agricultural events, to demonstrate how the
Case could climb.

This particular card is postmarked 1908 from Mawrglen,
Pennsylvania. You can see a man standing at the top of the incline,
and an engine near him. A sign at right says, ‘Case Engines Are
The Only Hill Climbers’. Notice the long gowns of the
ladies.

The handwritten message from the sender says in part, ‘This
is a picture of an engine I saw yesterday’ at a fair. The Case
Old Abe symbol is shown also.