Man with a Bicycle Decorated for a Parade, 1897
THF203400 / Man with a Bicycle Decorated for a Parade, 1897
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Artifact Overview
The League of American Wheelmen (LAW) advocated for good roads and fought for the rights of cyclists. One way to promote the organization and its causes was to participate in festivals or parades. This man, his bicycle, and his dog -- sporting a sign reading "I Want Good Roads" -- are decked out for the 1897 La Fiesta de Los Angeles parade.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cabinet photograph
Date Made
1897
Subject Date
1897
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.18.62.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 4.25 undefined
Inscriptions
Photographer's imprint on front: EIJOU STUDIO 221 & 223 S. SPRING ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL.
Handwritten in ink on back: some of the parade get-ups in the 1890's
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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.