Bicycle Racer C. S. Merrill and Starter, circa 1898
THF207852 / Bicycle Racer C. S. Merrill and Starter, circa 1898
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Artifact Overview
Cyclist, C. S. Merrill, and his starter pose for this photograph taken in the late 1890s. In addition to racing throughout the country, Merrill worked and sold bicycles for a number of companies.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cabinet photograph
Subject Date
circa 1898
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.18.61.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Toning (Photography)
Color
Brown
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 4.25 in
Inscriptions
Photographer's imprint on front: Geo. H. Van Norman / 310 MAIN ST. / SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Photographer's imprint on back:
GEO. H. VAN NORMAN / Art Photography / 310 Main St. cor. Worthington, / NEXT NEW POST OFFICE, / SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Handwritten in ink on back: C.S. Merrill
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