TRAIN ENGINE DEMOLITION EARLY 1900s EVENT.
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Auction 190 - Part I > Item 656
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$46.66 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, January 17, 2007 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, January 17, 2007 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction 190 - Part I
Item numbers 1 though 954 and 3000 through 3054 in auction 190.
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Item Description
A popular spectator event of the early 20th century was the practice of running a pair of steam locomotives into a head-on collision. This 1.25" button has cartoon-like illustration of two engines smashing into each other with destructive results. Text reads "See The Collision September 10th." The second, and the only undamaged example we've seen. No backpaper as issued. Exc.
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