Ritchie Cyclometer, 1881-1890
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Artifact Overview
A cyclometer tells cyclists how far they have traveled. Cyclists placed this brass and steel device on the axle of their high-wheel vehicles. A magnet within the sealed case revolved with the turning axle and moved a needle. This cyclometer, invented by Edward S. Ritchie, was produced by the Pope Manufacturing Company, a leading bicycle maker in the late 1800s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cyclometer
Date Made
1881-1890
Creator Notes
Invented by Edward S. Ritchie in Brookline, Massachusetts; produced by Pope Manufacturing Company in Boston, Massachusetts.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3860
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Metal
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 2 in
Length: 2.25 in
Inscriptions
Printed on dial: RITCHIE CYCLOMETER / THE POPE MFG. CO. / BOSTON
Stamped on back: 52 / PATENTED / MAY 31, 1881
Stamped on metal attachment: 20 / 20
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