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Man's Cleveland safety bicycle, about 1899
Catalog #: 1989.0648.01,
Accession #: 1989.0648
Currently on display
From the Smithsonian Collection
This bicycle was used by L. J. Powers who road to work in Nashua, Iowa from his home in Powersville on a daily basis between the years of 1899 and 1902. It was donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1989. |
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Physical Description |
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Artifact. Man's Cleveland 69 safety bike. Size: 72" L x 14-1/2"W x 38" H. Materials: metal tubing, leather saddle.
Man's chain-driven safety bicycle, which has a diamond-shaped frame and two small equal size wheels. The bicycle is painted black and has some nickel plating.
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Details |
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Credit: | Gift of Roderick E. Briggs |
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History |
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This type was the most common man's bicycle during a period when cycling was an extremely popular activity among adults, factory output of bicycles was increasing rapidly, and bicycle manufacturing methods were changing.
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Manufacturer
H. A. Lozier and Company
Manufacturer
Cleveland, Ohio
H. A. Lozier and Company
Place of use
Nashua, Iowa (1899 - 1972)
Bicycle was used by L.J. Powers to commute to work
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