Bicycle Seat, 1930-1940
THF152033 / Bicycle Seat, 1930-1940
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Artifact Overview
Cyclists want a comfortable ride. This padded leather seat from the 1930s with its large springs helped cushion the pelvis and sensitive areas of the rider. It was a vast improvement from the hard metal or wooden seats attached to 19th century velocipedes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bicycle seat
Date Made
1930-1940
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3863
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Imitation leather
Steel (Alloy)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Brown
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 9.75 in
Inscriptions
Embossed into each side of seat: SCOUT
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