Women's Bicycle, circa 1890
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Many women in the late 19th century wanted to ride bicycles. But mounting a high-wheel ordinary was difficult, especially in a period dress -- and donning athletic attire or bloomers for some was considered socially unacceptable. The safety bicycle changed that. This drop-frame safety allowed women to mount the bicycle easily and accommodated the dresses worn by riders.
Many women in the late 19th century wanted to ride bicycles. But mounting a high-wheel ordinary was difficult, especially in a period dress -- and donning athletic attire or bloomers for some was considered socially unacceptable. The safety bicycle changed that. This drop-frame safety allowed women to mount the bicycle easily and accommodated the dresses worn by riders.
Artifact
Bicycle
Date Made
circa 1890
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.441.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Nickel (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Green
Red
Dimensions
Length: 72.5 in
Width: 26 in
Height: 39 in
Wheelbase: 45.25 in
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