Boston Bicycle Club Members, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 1884
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Artifact Overview
Early cycling enthusiasts organized bicycle clubs to promote their sport. This photograph shows the Boston Bicycle Club members on an 1884 "run" to Wellesley, Massachusetts. Organized runs or touring events put cyclists on the road and exposed the general public to the bicycle. These events also provided exercise and encouraged camaraderie among the members.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1884
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
30.1664.1.7
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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