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League of American Wheelmen Medal, 1890-1915

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Artifact Overview

At the turn of the 20th century, local bicycle clubs organized 100-mile day trips for their members. Riders who completed these sanctioned "century runs" could receive medals like these. This grouping, attached to a League of American Wheelmen button, shows that the cyclist made seventeen 100-mile trips.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Medal

Date Made

1890-1915

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.64.13

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Sterling silver
Plate (Material)

Technique

Plating (Metal coating)

Color

Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Width: 0.625 in
Length: 5 in

Inscriptions

Embossed on upper pin attachment: L / A / W and wheel with 3 wings On each of 17 bars: 100 Stamped on verso: (illegible marks) / Sterling / (illegible marks) / FENDUCK (??) / CHI
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