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- Sulky, 1892-1893 - Harness racing enjoyed wide popularity in the late 19th century with competitions staged at dirt tracks, at state and county fairs, and sometimes on the streets. The "bicycle" sulky -- named for its bicycle-style wheels -- quickly proved superior over wooden high-wheel sulkies when introduced in 1892. Alma Bedford of Coldwater, Michigan, built this bicycle sulky and later manufactured them commercially.
- 1892-1893
- Collections - Artifact
Sulky, 1892-1893
Harness racing enjoyed wide popularity in the late 19th century with competitions staged at dirt tracks, at state and county fairs, and sometimes on the streets. The "bicycle" sulky -- named for its bicycle-style wheels -- quickly proved superior over wooden high-wheel sulkies when introduced in 1892. Alma Bedford of Coldwater, Michigan, built this bicycle sulky and later manufactured them commercially.
- Sulky, circa 1865 - Mid-19th-century Americans loved harness racing. The minimalistic sulky was essential to the sport. The lightweight little cart consisted only of what was necessary: wheels and axle, driver's seat, and a pair of shafts. When harnessed to a fast trotting horse, this high-wheeled sulky might reach 25 miles per hour or more on a race track.
- circa 1865
- Collections - Artifact
Sulky, circa 1865
Mid-19th-century Americans loved harness racing. The minimalistic sulky was essential to the sport. The lightweight little cart consisted only of what was necessary: wheels and axle, driver's seat, and a pair of shafts. When harnessed to a fast trotting horse, this high-wheeled sulky might reach 25 miles per hour or more on a race track.
- Canister of Veterinary Compound, circa 1939 -
- circa 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Canister of Veterinary Compound, circa 1939
- Harness Racing Sulky Tire, circa 1890 - Harness racing was widely popular in the United States during the late 19th century. Competitions were staged at dirt tracks, state and county fairs, and sometimes even on public streets. The "bicycle" sulky -- named for its bicycle-style wheels -- quickly proved superior over wooden high-wheel sulkies when introduced in 1892.
- 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Harness Racing Sulky Tire, circa 1890
Harness racing was widely popular in the United States during the late 19th century. Competitions were staged at dirt tracks, state and county fairs, and sometimes even on public streets. The "bicycle" sulky -- named for its bicycle-style wheels -- quickly proved superior over wooden high-wheel sulkies when introduced in 1892.