Columbia Bicycles Sales Catalog, 1892

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Artifact Overview

The Pope Manufacturing Company produced this catalog to sell Columbia bicycles in 1892. Buyers could choose between a number of "safety" and high-wheel cycles after paging through the catalog. The company also provided descriptions of bicycle accessories available. And if you were unsure about this new mode of transportation, check out page 38 on why you should ride a bicycle.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

1892

Subject Date

1892

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

57.118.249

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9.75 in
Width: 9.25 in
Thickness: 0.188 in