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George D. Gideon, League of American Wheelmen, 1881

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Artifact Overview

Philadelphian, George D. Gideon, won several state and national long-distance races in the 1880s. He later served as chairman of the League of American Wheelmen's Racing Board in the 1890s. The board oversaw cycling's amateur status and dispensed suspensions when rules were violated. The board also sanctioned races, appointed handicappers, and verified records among its other duties.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cabinet photograph

Subject Date

1881

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Research Center General Photograph Collection

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

86.18.20.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Toning (Photography)

Color

Brown
Sepia (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6.5 in
Width: 4.063 in

Inscriptions

Photographer's imprint on front: H. Emperley / 820 Arch St. / PHILADELPHIA Handwritten on back: 1 col. 2 x 3 / Sunday Post. [illegible] / Return ...[illegible]... must / Geo D. Gideon, / candidate for 2nd vice / Pres. L.A.W. American Champion / 1881
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