Bicyclist Charles H. Potter, 1884

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Artifact Overview

Charles H. Potter was a cyclist from Cleveland, Ohio -- he raced tricycles in the 1880s. More important was his involvement in various cycling organizations, which are listed on the back of the image. Also, if you look closely at his picture, he wears a lapel pin that touted his membership in the Cyclists Touring Club (American Division).

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cabinet photograph

Subject Date

1884

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

86.18.12.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Albumen process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 6.438 in
Width: 4.188 in

Bicyclist Charles H. Potter, 1884