Postcard
World's First Snowmobile
| Text on reverse reads: "World's First Snowmobile, Sayner, Wisconsin. Invented in 1924 by Carl Eliason of Sayner (pictured). This machine is liquid cooled, has slide rails, is powered by 2 1/2 horsepower, and can reach 20 mph. This machine is displayed at Carl Eliason & Co. or the museum in Sayner." He is standing next to the Wisconsin Historical Marker #212, erected in 1975, honoring him for his invention. There is a building and trees in the background, covered with snow. |
| Image ID: | 148996 |
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| Creation Date: | after 1975 |
| Creator Name: | Wyman Postcard Company |
| City: | Sayner |
| County: | Vilas |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | PH 2744 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Divided back. Photo by Bill Young. Plastichrome by Colourpicture, Boston, Mass., 02130. In stampbox, #P314195. |
| Clothing and dress |
| Coats |
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| Cities and towns |
| Historic sites |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Outdoor life |
| Outdoor recreation |
| Snowmobiling |
| Winter sports |
| Snow |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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