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Bicycle Spokes, Used by the Wright Brothers, Dayton, Ohio, circa 1900

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Artifact Overview

Wilbur and Orville Wright ran their bicycle business from 1892-1908. Wright Cycle Company operated at five different Dayton, Ohio, locations before settling at 1127 West Third Street in 1897. The Wrights sold and repaired bikes, and they carried a full line of cycling accessories and supplies. For a few years, the brothers even built bicycles under their own brands.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Bicycle Spoke

Date Made

circa 1900

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2012.127.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)

Dimensions

Height: 9.75 in
Length: 0.75 in

Bicycle Spokes, Used by the Wright Brothers, Dayton, Ohio, circa 1900