One Millionth Bicycle Made by Huffman Manufacturing Company, 1947
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Artifact Overview
The Huffman Manufacturing Company traces its roots to 1892 in its hometown of Dayton, Ohio. The company's one millionth bicycle, built in 1947, received special upgrades to commemorate the production milestone. Its motorcycle-inspired faux fuel tank and fender-mounted headlight are typical for children's bikes of the era. Its 14-karat-gold plating is not!
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bicycle
Date Made
13 May 1947
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Huffman Manufacturing Company in Dayton, Ohio.
Location
On Loan - Dayton History
Object ID
47.40.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Huffman Manufacturing Company.
Material
Chromium
Leather
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Gold Plate
Technique
Gold plating (Process)
Color
Dark blue
Gold (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Length: 71 in
Width: 27.5 in
Height: 38 in
Wheelbase: 45 in
Inscriptions
on frame in front it is marked in red across a large dark blue:
D: DAYTON
on seat:
MADE / IN / U.S.A. / Troxel / PATENTED / GENUINE LEATHER
on tires:
U.S. ROYAL SUPER RIDER NYLON
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