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- Two Steam Traction Engines Pulling Load of Logs, circa 1900 - At the turn of the twentieth century, logging was an essential and lucrative industry. But moving heavy logs long distances could be arduous and downright impractical. The invention of the self-propelled steam traction engine was a boon to loggers at a time when the only alternative was animal power.
- circa 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Two Steam Traction Engines Pulling Load of Logs, circa 1900
At the turn of the twentieth century, logging was an essential and lucrative industry. But moving heavy logs long distances could be arduous and downright impractical. The invention of the self-propelled steam traction engine was a boon to loggers at a time when the only alternative was animal power.
- Workers with Best Manufacturing Company Steam Tractor and Combine Harvester, circa 1896 - Some agricultural steam engines had to be hauled from farm to farm by teams of horses. Some - like the one pictured here - moved under their own power. This self-propelled traction engine hauls a combine harvester. The colossal duo aided farmers tremendously at harvest time--simultaneously cutting the crop, loosening the grain, and separating the grain from the chaff.
- circa 1896
- Collections - Artifact
Workers with Best Manufacturing Company Steam Tractor and Combine Harvester, circa 1896
Some agricultural steam engines had to be hauled from farm to farm by teams of horses. Some - like the one pictured here - moved under their own power. This self-propelled traction engine hauls a combine harvester. The colossal duo aided farmers tremendously at harvest time--simultaneously cutting the crop, loosening the grain, and separating the grain from the chaff.
- "Real Weird 2" Fanzine with Inserts, 2013 - Jason Polan was a Michigan-born, New York-based illustrator whose visual storytelling sought to elevate the everyday—with humor and care. This collection documents Polan's life and prolific art practice, spanning childhood to adulthood; he was also a convener of creative communities. Inspiration, ideation, and completed projects are represented in preparatory material, printed matter, publications, product design, artwork, and personal collecting.
- 2013
- Collections - Artifact
"Real Weird 2" Fanzine with Inserts, 2013
Jason Polan was a Michigan-born, New York-based illustrator whose visual storytelling sought to elevate the everyday—with humor and care. This collection documents Polan's life and prolific art practice, spanning childhood to adulthood; he was also a convener of creative communities. Inspiration, ideation, and completed projects are represented in preparatory material, printed matter, publications, product design, artwork, and personal collecting.
- "Care and Operation of Caterpillar 10-Ton Tractor," 1920 -
- 1920
- Collections - Artifact
"Care and Operation of Caterpillar 10-Ton Tractor," 1920
- Hallmark "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Christmas Ornament, 2008
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Best Manufacturing Company Steam Engine at Logging Site, California, circa 1900 - At the turn of the twentieth century, logging was an essential and lucrative industry. But moving heavy logs long distances could be arduous and downright impractical. The invention of the self-propelled steam traction engine was a boon to loggers at a time when the only alternative was animal power.
- circa 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Best Manufacturing Company Steam Engine at Logging Site, California, circa 1900
At the turn of the twentieth century, logging was an essential and lucrative industry. But moving heavy logs long distances could be arduous and downright impractical. The invention of the self-propelled steam traction engine was a boon to loggers at a time when the only alternative was animal power.
- Man Sitting at Controls of a Modified Holt Traction Steam Engine, circa 1900 - Inventor and entrepreneur Benjamin Holt envisioned a mechanical alternative to horse-drawn machinery. He built an experimental steam traction engine in 1890, continued to improve his designs, and incorporated the Holt Manufacturing Company two years later. The man pictured here operates an early Holt model. Holt's company became an industry leader and eventually evolved into the hugely successful Caterpillar manufacturing corporation.
- circa 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Man Sitting at Controls of a Modified Holt Traction Steam Engine, circa 1900
Inventor and entrepreneur Benjamin Holt envisioned a mechanical alternative to horse-drawn machinery. He built an experimental steam traction engine in 1890, continued to improve his designs, and incorporated the Holt Manufacturing Company two years later. The man pictured here operates an early Holt model. Holt's company became an industry leader and eventually evolved into the hugely successful Caterpillar manufacturing corporation.
- Caterpillar Model 10 Tractor, 1929 -
- 1929
- Collections - Artifact
Caterpillar Model 10 Tractor, 1929