Man with a High-Wheel Bicycle, circa 1890
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An unidentified cyclist, decked out in touring attire, poses with his machine in a Leominster, Massachusetts, studio. The high-wheel or "ordinary" bicycle became a popular recreational vehicle for exploring the countryside around cities, towns and villages during the 1880s. These outings provided many men a leisurely respite from the urban work-a-day routine.
An unidentified cyclist, decked out in touring attire, poses with his machine in a Leominster, Massachusetts, studio. The high-wheel or "ordinary" bicycle became a popular recreational vehicle for exploring the countryside around cities, towns and villages during the 1880s. These outings provided many men a leisurely respite from the urban work-a-day routine.
Artifact
Cabinet photograph
Date Made
circa 1890
Subject Date
circa 1890
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.18.35.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.438 in
Width: 4.188 in
Inscriptions
Photographer's imprint on front: Worcester Photo Studio / COOKE'S BLOCK, LEOMINSTER, MASS. Printed on back: Negatives saved; / Duplicates can be obtained / at any time.
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