Couple on a Columbia Tandem Tricycle with Canopy, 1887
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Artifact Overview
Couples in the late 1880s could enjoy touring together on a tandem tricycle. This photograph shows a man and woman probably taking off for a leisurely day out. The canopy would protect against the sun. When they reached their destination they could break out picnic supplies and food, likely placed in the basket and package seen secured over the front wheel.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cabinet photograph
Date Made
1887
Subject Date
1887
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.18.36.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 6.5 in
Inscriptions
Written in blue ink on verso: Columbia Tandem, with shade top, 1887.
Written in pencil on verso:
At Pawling [crossed out, written above: Aurenia{?}], N.Y. Mr. & Mrs. Shaffer Col. Tand.
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