Fred J. Titus on Safety Bicycle, circa 1895

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Artifact Overview

Frederick J. Titus is pictured in an eye-catching striped athletic uniform in this cabinet photograph from the 1890s. Titus was a professional bicycle racer and at one time raced for A. B. Spalding and Brothers, a large sporting goods company.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cabinet photograph

Subject Date

circa 1895

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

86.18.63.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Mounting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4.875 in
Width: 3.625 in

Inscriptions

Photographer's imprint on front: Copyright / Van Norman / Photo/ Springfield
Fred J. Titus on Safety Bicycle, circa 1895