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Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.93.23, Connecticut Histo ...
Curtis Veeder, Inventor of the Cyclometer, Riding a Bicycle
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.93.23, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright

Curtis Veeder, Inventor of the Cyclometer, Riding a Bicycle

Draftsman (American)
Date1947
MediumDrawing; ink and gouache with graphite on white wove paper mounted to board
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 21 7/8 x 14 15/16in. (55.6 x 37.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Schiro
Object number1980.93.23
DescriptionDrawing of several men and women riding bicycles down a small path or road. The man at the front of the line may be meant to represent Curtis Veeder, inventor of the cyclometer. Most of the people are wearing hats, the men appear to be wearing knickers, and women are wearing long skirts. One man in the background is riding an Ordinary bicycle.
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NotesUse Note: Original drawing number 36 of a series of 53 done for G. Fox & Co.'s 100th Anniversary. The drawings appeared in The Hartford Courant as full size advertisements on Sundays from December 29, 1946 to December 29, 1947. The drawing was later published in a book: G. Fox & Co. A Century in Connecticut. Hartford, 1948, p.36.
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