Dimensions: approx. 4 1/8 x 6inches
Photographer/Publisher: Mayhem Designs, Leiston
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Text: Garrett 5CD Suffolk Punch steam tractor “The Joker”, Works No. 33180, built in 1919.
Internal notes: QC passed
The year is 1919, and the world is adjusting to life after the Great War. Amidst the rolling countryside of Suffolk, the Garrett 5CD Suffolk Punch steam tractor, affectionately named “The Joker,” roars to life. Its distinctive green body and gold lettering gleam under the muted sunlight, a proud display of craftsmanship and purpose. Imagine the scene: a determined engineer, with soot-streaked hands, grips the wheel while a colleague adjusts the boiler. The warm hiss of steam and the rhythmic churning of gears create a melody of industrial progress. This was no ordinary tractor; it was a symbol of resilience, built to power farms and industries at a time when Britain needed to rebuild.
Step back in time to the bustling yard of the Garrett Works in Leiston. The air is alive with the clang of tools and the hum of activity as “The Joker” is prepared for another day’s labour. Its robust frame and precision engineering make it a marvel of its era. Farmers and passers by stop to marvel at its design, whispering about how these machines would change the face of agriculture. This is the heart of innovation—a place where hard work and ingenuity collide, and “The Joker” is a testament to this spirit. Its presence is a reminder of the steadfast determination of an era that built its future with steam and steel.
Holding this postcard in your hands, you are transported to that time of post-war recovery and industrial growth. It’s more than just an image; it’s a piece of history, a snapshot of a machine that helped forge the path forward. For the collector, it’s a tangible connection to the past, a chance to feel the grit and pride of those who lived through this transformative period. Add “The Joker” to your collection, and let it tell its story of perseverance and progress.
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