"Run of Boston and Massachusetts Bicycle Clubs to Northboro, Mass., November 1880"
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Artifact Overview
Early cycling enthusiasts organized bicycle clubs to promote their sport. This 1880 photograph shows members from the Boston and Massachusetts Bicycle Clubs. The clubs organized a "run" or tour for their members' enjoyment. Events like this put cyclists on the road and exposed the general public to the bicycle. These tours also provided exercise and encouraged camaraderie among the members.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
November 1880
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
30.1664.1.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 13 in
Width: 14 in
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