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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)
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
On viewabout 1780, case reworked in the late 19th century