Fred T. Reid and R.M. Alexander on a tandem bicycle, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Warner Photo Co.
Date1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 3/4 x 6 11/16in. (12 x 17cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Honiss Oyster House Company
Object number1982.80.341
DescriptionStudio photograph of two young men on a tandem bicycle. Both men wear dark ribbed sweaters, dark knickers and dark socks. A sign at upper right reads: "Six State Tandem Ride / Brattleboro, Vt. To Jersey City, N.J. 240 miles October 12th 1900 / Fred T. Reid & R.M. Alexander / States touched - Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey / Time 21 Hours, 15 Minutes.
NotesSubject Note: Fred T. Reid lived at 41 Spring Street, Hartford. Robert M. Alexander was a partner in Alexander & Elmer, a dealer in bicycles and sundries, located at 744 Main St., Hartford.Status
Not on view
2022 July 8
Lucius Stebbins & Co.
1859
