George D. Gideon, League of American Wheelmen, 1881
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Philadelphian, George D. Gideon, won several state and national long distance races in the 1880s. He later served as chairman of the League of American Wheelmen's Racing Board in the 1890s. The board oversaw cycling's amateur status and dispensed suspensions when rules were violated. The board also sanctioned races, appointed handicappers, and verified records among its other duties.
Philadelphian, George D. Gideon, won several state and national long distance races in the 1880s. He later served as chairman of the League of American Wheelmen's Racing Board in the 1890s. The board oversaw cycling's amateur status and dispensed suspensions when rules were violated. The board also sanctioned races, appointed handicappers, and verified records among its other duties.
Artifact
Cabinet photograph
Subject Date
1881
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.18.20.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Toning (Photography)
Color
Brown
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 4.063 in
Inscriptions
Photographer's imprint on front: H. Emperley / 820 Arch St. / PHILADELPHIA Handwritten on back: 1 col. 2 x 3 / Sunday Post. [illegible] / Return ...[illegible]... must / Geo D. Gideon, / candidate for 2nd vice / Pres. L.A.W. American Champion / 1881
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