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Old Abe Agricultural Advertising Cards

Old Abe Agricultural Advertising Cards | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society
The eagle "Old Abe" was used for many years by J.I. Case Company, of Racine, Wisconsin, as the firm's trademark, and is shown on these advertising cards issued to promote their agricultural and other machinery.

The cards feature small Old Abe logos.  The first card has at the bottom: "Case Engine Doing Real Hill Climbing Stunts". The second card has at the bottom: "CASE Steam Roller building Country Roads".
DESCRIPTION
The eagle "Old Abe" was used for many years by J.I. Case Company, of Racine, Wisconsin, as the firm's trademark, and is shown on these advertising cards issued to promote their agricultural and other machinery. The cards feature small Old Abe logos. The first card has at the bottom: "Case Engine Doing Real Hill Climbing Stunts". The second card has at the bottom: "CASE Steam Roller building Country Roads".
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:79761
Creation Date:
Creator Name:J.I. Case Co.
City:Racine
County:Racine
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Genre:Print
Original Format Type:photographic print, color
Original Format Number:Album 17.57
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Road construction industry
Advertising
Agricultural machinery industry
Machinery
Civil War, 1861-1865
Agricultural exhibitions
Mascots
Roads
Agricultural machinery
Tractors
Birds
Trees

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