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Woman's Bicycle
ManufacturerManufactured by
Pope Manufacturing Co.
American, 1890 - 1912
Date1890s
MediumRubber, steel, paint, and leather
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height from ground to handlebars x wheel diameter): 46 x 27 7/8in. (116.8 x 70.8cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionUnpainted steel handle bars with brown wrapped and lacquered grips. White rubber tires with wood covering the tire inside. Black painted body. Brown leather seat. Wood laced back fender and wood chain guard. Front brake on right side of handlebars. The seat of this bicycle says it is a CHRISTY SEAT, last patented in 1898.
Object number1994.50.2
MarkingsPatent date on bicycle is 1894.Subject Terms
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Not on view1965-2009