Moline Illinois D. M. Sechler Carriage Company 1911 Real Photo Postcard

The D.M. Sechler Carriage Co., prominently featured in Moline, Illinois, was a significant manufacturer during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, specializing in both personal transport and agricultural equipment. The company produced a range of horse-drawn vehicles, including surreys, buggies, and phaetons, alongside essential farming implements such as corn planters, drills, harrows, wagons, and carts. This dual focus highlights the period's reliance on both personal conveyance and the mechanization of agriculture.