Schwinn "Black Phantom" Bicycle, 1950
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American bicycle manufacturers relied on the sale of children's bicycles during the mid-1900s. One of the most successful kids' bikes was the Schwinn Black Phantom. This 1950 model came with whitewall balloon tires, a faux gas tank, red and black trim, a front fender light, a rear light and reflector, and lots of chrome. What child wouldn't want a Black Phantom?
American bicycle manufacturers relied on the sale of children's bicycles during the mid-1900s. One of the most successful kids' bikes was the Schwinn Black Phantom. This 1950 model came with whitewall balloon tires, a faux gas tank, red and black trim, a front fender light, a rear light and reflector, and lots of chrome. What child wouldn't want a Black Phantom?
Artifact
Bicycle
Date Made
1950
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Made by Arnold, Schwinn and Company, later known as Schwinn Bicycle Company, in Chicago, Illinois.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Gallery
Object ID
76.74.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Schwinn Bicycle Company.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Chromium
Rubber (Material)
Leather
Color
Black (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 39 in
Width: 26.5 in
Length: 72 in
Wheelbase: 45 in
Inscriptions
Chain guard: SCHWINN BLACK PHANTOM QUALITY SCHWINN[repeated in the form of a cross] CHICAGO Name plate: SCHWINN
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