Cyclist Eugene Valentine with Bicycle and Medals, 1870-1887
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Cyclist Eugene Valentine posed with his high-wheel bicycle in this 1887 cabinet card photograph. Valentine adorned his jersey with a number of medals and pins probably awarded at cycling competitions. Three trophies also appear in the image.
Cyclist Eugene Valentine posed with his high-wheel bicycle in this 1887 cabinet card photograph. Valentine adorned his jersey with a number of medals and pins probably awarded at cycling competitions. Three trophies also appear in the image.
Artifact
Cabinet photograph
Date Made
29 December 1887
Subject Date
1870-1887
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.18.48.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Mounting
Albumen process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 5.188 in
Inscriptions
Text on front lower edge: J. Wood, Photo / 208 Bowery, N.Y. Handwritten in ink on back: Yours truly / Eugene Valentine / Dec 29 1887 / old time New York racing / man Blue and white label on back side reads: LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN / ABBOT BASSETT, Secretary- Treasurer, / 221 Columbus Ave. Boston, Mass.
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