Print, "Nocturnal Parade of the League of American Wheelmen," circa 1885

Summary

The League of American Wheelmen advocated for good roads and fought for the rights of cyclists. One way to promote the organization was to participate in festivals or parades. This print shows cyclists wheeling down a street in St. Louis, Missouri. The number of cyclists -- some blaring horns -- and fireworks certainly brought attention to the organization and its causes.

The League of American Wheelmen advocated for good roads and fought for the rights of cyclists. One way to promote the organization was to participate in festivals or parades. This print shows cyclists wheeling down a street in St. Louis, Missouri. The number of cyclists -- some blaring horns -- and fireworks certainly brought attention to the organization and its causes.

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

circa 1885

Subject Date

circa 1885

Collection Title

Print Collection 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.185.42

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10.875 in

Width: 14 in

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