League of American Wheelmen Lapel Pin, circa 1900
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Artifact Overview
The poor conditions of late 19th-century roads hampered bicyclists and their sport. In 1880, avid bicyclists formed the League of American Wheelmen to champion their rights and campaign for "Good Roads." League members were early advocates for road improvements, and they showed their support by wearing lapel pins like this one.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Lapel pin
Date Made
circa 1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
62.176.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the State Historical Society of Colorado.
Material
Metal
Enamel (Fused coating)
Technique
Cloisonne
Color
Blue
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.875 in
Inscriptions
Enameled on front: LEAGUE OF / AMERICAN WHEELMEN / GOOD ROADS
Printed on reverse: THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK, N.J. / PATENTED / JULY 17, 1894 / APRIL 14, 1896
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