Gormully & Jeffery Bicycle Catalog, "American Cycles," 1888

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Artifact Overview

Gormully and Jeffery Manufacturing Company was a leading bicycle manufacturer in the high-wheel and early "safety" era. They sold their machines under the "American" brand name, such as American Champion, American Challenge, and American Rambler. This 1888 catalog shows the range of machines and bicycle accessories available from the company.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

1888

Subject Date

1888

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2011.0.12.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 7.625 in
Width: 5.125 in
Thickness: 0.188 in