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Gift of Franklin Whitmore, 1921.4.0, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Public domain
Mark Twain's Bicycle
Gift of Franklin Whitmore, 1921.4.0, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Public domain

Mark Twain's Bicycle

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Samuel L. Clemens American, 1835 - 1910
ManufacturerManufactured by Pope Manufacturing Co. American, 1890 - 1912
Date1883
MediumIron, rubber, paint
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 66 x 58 1/4 x 27in. (167.6 x 148 x 68.6cm)
ClassificationsVehicles
Credit LineGift of Franklin Whitmore
DescriptionBicycle, 52" wheel, rubber wheels, iron crescent shape seat, one large wheel and one small wheel in back.
Object number1921.4.0
MarkingsLocation of mark not recorded, "EXPERT COLUMBIA / MADE BY / THE POPE MFG CO"
Subject Terms
    On View
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