Bicycle Racing Trophy Won by George M. Holley, 1896
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Artifact Overview
George M. Holley founded his first automotive company, with his brother Earl, in 1896 -- when he was still a teenager. After initially building three- and four-wheeled vehicles, the brothers specialized in carburetors, and the Holley Carburetor Company became a major supplier to American automakers. George Holley won this trophy in an 1896 bicycle race in New Jersey.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1896
Subject Date
30 May 1896
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.145.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of George M. Holley, Jr.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 13.4375 in
Diameter: 5 in
Inscriptions
Engraved on obverse: JERSEY CITY / LETTER CARRIERS / 3 MILE BICYCLE NOVICE / MAY 30TH 1896
Engraved on reverse: WON BY / GEORGE M. HOLLEY / MAY 30TH 1896
Sticker on bottom: T.55
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SetBicycle Racing
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Six men line up for the start of a race in Cleveland, Ohio. Identified cyclists include A.B. Rich, W.E. Crist, and Charles Frazier -- recognized racing names found in the pages of cycling journals of the period. Frazier, second from the left, rides a Star Safety -- a high wheeler with the small wheel in front to help prevent headers.