Print, "Nocturnal Parade of the League of American Wheelmen," circa 1885
THF206999 / Print, "Nocturnal Parade of the League of American Wheelmen," circa 1885
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Artifact Overview
The League of American Wheelmen advocated for good roads and fought for the rights of cyclists. One way to promote the organization was to participate in festivals or parades. This print shows cyclists wheeling down a street in St. Louis, Missouri. The number of cyclists -- some blaring horns -- and fireworks certainly brought attention to the organization and its causes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1885
Subject Date
circa 1885
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.185.42
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.875 in
Width: 14 in
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SetLeague of American Wheelmen
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In the late 1800s, cyclists faced many challenges. Poor road conditions made travel difficult, and even on passable roads, cyclists found themselves unwanted. Wagon and carriage drivers thought bicycles and bicyclists frightened their horses, while others believed cyclists posed a danger to pedestrians. In 1880, several cycling clubs formed the League of American Wheelmen to advocate for bicyclists' rights.