"Fifth National Exhibition of Cycles, Automobiles and Accessories, Official Program," 1900
THF124095 / "Fifth National Exhibition of Cycles, Automobiles and Accessories, Official Program," 1900
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Artifact Overview
Manufacturers and promoters of the bicycle displayed their products at this national exhibition held at Madison Square Garden in New York. By 1900, bicycle sales were lagging and interest in the automobile soon would surpass the pedal-powered vehicle.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
1900
Subject Date
20 January 1900 - 27 January 1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Artwork by Currier, printed by National Printing Co. in New York City, New York.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.185.21
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.875 in
Width: 6.75 in
Thickness: 0.125 in
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