Catalog for Columbia Bicycles, Pope Manufacturing Company, 1891

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Artifact Overview

In 1891 cyclists had choices. High-wheels were popular, especially among the young athletic set. The new "safety," with its same-sized wheels and easy mount, was gaining popularity among the general public. And tricycles had a following -- a favorite among wealthy women and the well-to-do. The Pope Manufacturing Company -- America's leading bicycle producer -- offered all these options in this catalog.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

1891

Subject Date

1891

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

87.3.32.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored
Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.75 in
Width: 5.75 in

Inscriptions

Text at top of front cover: ONLY EDITION FOR 1891
Catalog for Columbia Bicycles, Pope Manufacturing Company, 1891