Bicycle Seat, circa 1897
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Artifact Overview
Cyclists want a comfortable seat or saddle. A number of companies created various designs to help cushion the pelvis and sensitive areas of the rider. This leather-covered seat was created by the H. & F. Mesinger Manufacturing Company, which also made motorcycle saddles.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bicycle seat
Date Made
circa 1897
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by H. & F. Mesinger Manufacturing Company in New York City, New York.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Wright Cycle Shop
Object ID
00.4.3865
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Leather
Technique
Tooling
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 10.25 in
Inscriptions
Impressed in leather on each side of seat: H & F / MESINGER / MFG / CO. / NEW YORK / USA
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