George W. Nellis Jr. with a High-Wheel Bicycle, 1887
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Artifact Overview
George W. Nellis, Jr., had read about the pioneering cyclists who had pedaled across the continent in the mid-1880s. In 1887 he set off on his own adventure. Leaving his hometown of Herkimer, New York, Nellis traveled over 3000 miles in 72 days before reaching his destination, San Francisco, California. This photograph shows Nellis at the end of his journey.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cabinet photograph
Subject Date
1887
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.18.30.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.438 in
Width: 4.188 in
Inscriptions
Photographer's imprint on front: B. Sewell. Photo, 1025 Marhet St. / San Francisco, Cal
Handwritten on back:
Geo W Nellis Jr. / Herkimer / N.Y. / Across the continent / 54 2/5 riding days 71 day / in all 3369 miles
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