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HIGHWIRE circa 1872 - |
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"A VERY RARE EARLY TYPE OF ORDINARY - OPENHEAD' (REF.1)/ IN THE HANDWRITTEN
NOTES, MR. SHIELD'S RECOUNTS THE UNSUBSTANTIATED STORY THAT THIS BICYCLE
WAS OWNED BY BLONDIN & USED BY HIM TO CROSS NIAGARA FALLS ON A WIRE. AS
MR. SHIELD'S SUGGEST THIS CLAIM REQUIRES FURTHER RESEARCH. IN GEIST'S
'BICYCLE PEOPLE', MENTION IS MADE OF BLONDIN'S CROSSING- "ABOUT 1860" |
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HIGHWIRE circa 1872 - |
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"A VERY RARE EARLY TYPE OF ORDINARY - OPENHEAD' (REF.1)/ IN THE HANDWRITTEN
NOTES, MR. SHIELD'S RECOUNTS THE UNSUBSTANTIATED STORY THAT THIS BICYCLE
WAS OWNED BY BLONDIN & USED BY HIM TO CROSS NIAGARA FALLS ON A WIRE. AS
MR. SHIELD'S SUGGEST THIS CLAIM REQUIRES FURTHER RESEARCH. IN GEIST'S
'BICYCLE PEOPLE', MENTION IS MADE OF BLONDIN'S CROSSING- "ABOUT 1860" |
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SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR 1878 - 1888
Model: XTRAORDINARY CHALLENGE |
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ONE OF THE FIRST SAFETY BICYCLES "RARE & PRIZED TODAY FOR ITS
UNIQUE MECHANICAL ACTION" |
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SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR 1878 - 1888
Model: XTRAORDINARY CHALLENGE |
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ONE OF THE FIRST SAFETY BICYCLES "RARE & PRIZED TODAY FOR ITS
UNIQUE MECHANICAL ACTION" |
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SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR 1878 - 1888
Model: XTRAORDINARY CHALLENGE |
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ONE OF THE FIRST SAFETY BICYCLES "RARE & PRIZED TODAY FOR ITS
UNIQUE MECHANICAL ACTION" |
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SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR 1878 - 1888
Model: XTRAORDINARY CHALLENGE |
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ONE OF THE FIRST SAFETY BICYCLES "RARE & PRIZED TODAY FOR ITS
UNIQUE MECHANICAL ACTION" |
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Type: SAFETY/LEVER DR
Model: LAWSON LEVER SAFETY
circa 1878 - |
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LAWSON IS REPUTED TO BE THE INVENTOR OF THE REAR DRIVEN SAFETY, C. 1873-74/
CONDITION: GOOD, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE BROKEN DRIVE LEVER & A SADDLE
THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Significance to Technology: CERTAINLY ONE OF THE EARLIEST HIGHWHEEL SAFETY BICYCLES MADE |
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Type: SAFETY/LEVER DR
Model: LAWSON LEVER SAFETY
circa 1878 - |
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LAWSON IS REPUTED TO BE THE INVENTOR OF THE REAR DRIVEN SAFETY, C. 1873-74/
CONDITION: GOOD, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE BROKEN DRIVE LEVER & A SADDLE
THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Type: SAFETY/LEVER DR
Model: LAWSON LEVER SAFETY
circa 1878 - |
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LAWSON IS REPUTED TO BE THE INVENTOR OF THE REAR DRIVEN SAFETY, C. 1873-74/
CONDITION: GOOD, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE BROKEN DRIVE LEVER & A SADDLE
THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Type: SAFETY/LEVER DR
Model: LAWSON LEVER SAFETY
circa 1878 - |
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LAWSON IS REPUTED TO BE THE INVENTOR OF THE REAR DRIVEN SAFETY, C. 1873-74/
CONDITION: GOOD, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE BROKEN DRIVE LEVER & A SADDLE
THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Type: SAFETY/LEVER DR
Model: LAWSON LEVER SAFETY
circa 1878 - |
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LAWSON IS REPUTED TO BE THE INVENTOR OF THE REAR DRIVEN SAFETY, C. 1873-74/
CONDITION: GOOD, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE BROKEN DRIVE LEVER & A SADDLE
THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Type: SAFETY/LEVER DR
Model: LAWSON LEVER SAFETY
circa 1878 - |
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LAWSON IS REPUTED TO BE THE INVENTOR OF THE REAR DRIVEN SAFETY, C. 1873-74/
CONDITION: GOOD, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE BROKEN DRIVE LEVER & A SADDLE
THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Type: SAFETY/LEVER DR
Model: LAWSON LEVER SAFETY
circa 1878 - |
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LAWSON IS REPUTED TO BE THE INVENTOR OF THE REAR DRIVEN SAFETY, C. 1873-74/
CONDITION: GOOD, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE BROKEN DRIVE LEVER & A SADDLE
THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: EXCELSIOR
circa 1878 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS BICYCLE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST STAGE REFINEMENTS
OF THE ARIEL CONCEPT WITH SUCH FEATURES AS NUTTED SPOKES &
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEEL (SEE REFERENCE) |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: EXCELSIOR
circa 1878 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS BICYCLE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST STAGE REFINEMENTS
OF THE ARIEL CONCEPT WITH SUCH FEATURES AS NUTTED SPOKES &
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEEL (SEE REFERENCE) |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: EXCELSIOR
circa 1878 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS BICYCLE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST STAGE REFINEMENTS
OF THE ARIEL CONCEPT WITH SUCH FEATURES AS NUTTED SPOKES &
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEEL (SEE REFERENCE) |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: EXCELSIOR
circa 1878 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS BICYCLE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST STAGE REFINEMENTS
OF THE ARIEL CONCEPT WITH SUCH FEATURES AS NUTTED SPOKES &
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEEL (SEE REFERENCE) |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: EXCELSIOR
circa 1878 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS BICYCLE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST STAGE REFINEMENTS
OF THE ARIEL CONCEPT WITH SUCH FEATURES AS NUTTED SPOKES &
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEEL (SEE REFERENCE) |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: EXCELSIOR
circa 1878 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS BICYCLE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST STAGE REFINEMENTS
OF THE ARIEL CONCEPT WITH SUCH FEATURES AS NUTTED SPOKES &
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEEL (SEE REFERENCE) |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: EXCELSIOR
circa 1878 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS BICYCLE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST STAGE REFINEMENTS
OF THE ARIEL CONCEPT WITH SUCH FEATURES AS NUTTED SPOKES &
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEEL (SEE REFERENCE) |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: EXCELSIOR
circa 1878 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS BICYCLE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST STAGE REFINEMENTS
OF THE ARIEL CONCEPT WITH SUCH FEATURES AS NUTTED SPOKES &
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEEL (SEE REFERENCE) |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: EXCELSIOR
circa 1878 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS BICYCLE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST STAGE REFINEMENTS
OF THE ARIEL CONCEPT WITH SUCH FEATURES AS NUTTED SPOKES &
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEEL (SEE REFERENCE) |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: EXCELSIOR
circa 1878 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS BICYCLE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST STAGE REFINEMENTS
OF THE ARIEL CONCEPT WITH SUCH FEATURES AS NUTTED SPOKES &
BRAKE ON THE REAR WHEEL (SEE REFERENCE) |
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Tricycle
Type: WOMENS/LEVER DR
Model: LADIES SINGER
circa 1879 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS MACHINE FOLLOWED CLOSELY AFTER STARLEY'S COVENTRY LEVER
AND WAS AN ADAPTION OF LAWSON'S SAFETY BICYCLE. IT ILLUSTRATES
ANOTHER EARLY ATTEMPT AT ACHIEVING THE BEST TRICYCLE DESIGN. |
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Tricycle
Type: WOMENS/LEVER DR
Model: LADIES SINGER
circa 1879 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS MACHINE FOLLOWED CLOSELY AFTER STARLEY'S COVENTRY LEVER
AND WAS AN ADAPTION OF LAWSON'S SAFETY BICYCLE. IT ILLUSTRATES
ANOTHER EARLY ATTEMPT AT ACHIEVING THE BEST TRICYCLE DESIGN. |
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Tricycle
Type: WOMENS/LEVER DR
Model: LADIES SINGER
circa 1879 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS MACHINE FOLLOWED CLOSELY AFTER STARLEY'S COVENTRY LEVER
AND WAS AN ADAPTION OF LAWSON'S SAFETY BICYCLE. IT ILLUSTRATES
ANOTHER EARLY ATTEMPT AT ACHIEVING THE BEST TRICYCLE DESIGN. |
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Tricycle
Type: WOMENS/LEVER DR
Model: LADIES SINGER
circa 1879 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS MACHINE FOLLOWED CLOSELY AFTER STARLEY'S COVENTRY LEVER
AND WAS AN ADAPTION OF LAWSON'S SAFETY BICYCLE. IT ILLUSTRATES
ANOTHER EARLY ATTEMPT AT ACHIEVING THE BEST TRICYCLE DESIGN. |
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Tricycle
Type: WOMENS/LEVER DR
Model: LADIES SINGER
circa 1879 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS MACHINE FOLLOWED CLOSELY AFTER STARLEY'S COVENTRY LEVER
AND WAS AN ADAPTION OF LAWSON'S SAFETY BICYCLE. IT ILLUSTRATES
ANOTHER EARLY ATTEMPT AT ACHIEVING THE BEST TRICYCLE DESIGN. |
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Tricycle
Type: WOMENS/LEVER DR
Model: LADIES SINGER
circa 1879 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS MACHINE FOLLOWED CLOSELY AFTER STARLEY'S COVENTRY LEVER
AND WAS AN ADAPTION OF LAWSON'S SAFETY BICYCLE. IT ILLUSTRATES
ANOTHER EARLY ATTEMPT AT ACHIEVING THE BEST TRICYCLE DESIGN. |
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Tricycle
Type: WOMENS/LEVER DR
Model: LADIES SINGER
circa 1879 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS MACHINE FOLLOWED CLOSELY AFTER STARLEY'S COVENTRY LEVER
AND WAS AN ADAPTION OF LAWSON'S SAFETY BICYCLE. IT ILLUSTRATES
ANOTHER EARLY ATTEMPT AT ACHIEVING THE BEST TRICYCLE DESIGN. |
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Tricycle
Type: WOMENS/LEVER DR
Model: LADIES SINGER
circa 1879 - |
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Significance to Technology: THIS MACHINE FOLLOWED CLOSELY AFTER STARLEY'S COVENTRY LEVER
AND WAS AN ADAPTION OF LAWSON'S SAFETY BICYCLE. IT ILLUSTRATES
ANOTHER EARLY ATTEMPT AT ACHIEVING THE BEST TRICYCLE DESIGN. |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: STAR
1881 - 1892 |
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General Notes: FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY; ONLY SIGNIFICANT ONE/ CW CYCLOMETER 810271/ IT IS
DRIVEN BY AN UP & DOWN MOTION ON LEVERS ATTACHED BY STRAPS TO A
RATCHETED REAR HUB/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY
PEDALLING.
Significance to Technology: THE STAR WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY & THE ONLY MAJOR
AMERICAN INNOVATION IN THE GENERAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION OF
THE BICYCLE |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: STAR
1881 - 1892 |
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General Notes: FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY; ONLY SIGNIFICANT ONE/ CW CYCLOMETER 810271/ IT IS
DRIVEN BY AN UP & DOWN MOTION ON LEVERS ATTACHED BY STRAPS TO A
RATCHETED REAR HUB/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY
PEDALLING.
Significance to Technology: THE STAR WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY & THE ONLY MAJOR
AMERICAN INNOVATION IN THE GENERAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION OF
THE BICYCLE |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: STAR
1881 - 1892 |
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General Notes: FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY; ONLY SIGNIFICANT ONE/ CW CYCLOMETER 810271/ IT IS
DRIVEN BY AN UP & DOWN MOTION ON LEVERS ATTACHED BY STRAPS TO A
RATCHETED REAR HUB/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY
PEDALLING.
Significance to Technology: THE STAR WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY & THE ONLY MAJOR
AMERICAN INNOVATION IN THE GENERAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION OF
THE BICYCLE |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: STAR
1881 - 1892 |
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General Notes: FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY; ONLY SIGNIFICANT ONE/ CW CYCLOMETER 810271/ IT IS
DRIVEN BY AN UP & DOWN MOTION ON LEVERS ATTACHED BY STRAPS TO A
RATCHETED REAR HUB/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY
PEDALLING.
Significance to Technology: THE STAR WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY & THE ONLY MAJOR
AMERICAN INNOVATION IN THE GENERAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION OF
THE BICYCLE |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: STAR
1881 - 1892 |
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General Notes: FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY; ONLY SIGNIFICANT ONE/ CW CYCLOMETER 810271/ IT IS
DRIVEN BY AN UP & DOWN MOTION ON LEVERS ATTACHED BY STRAPS TO A
RATCHETED REAR HUB/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY
PEDALLING.
Significance to Technology: THE STAR WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY & THE ONLY MAJOR
AMERICAN INNOVATION IN THE GENERAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION OF
THE BICYCLE |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: STAR
1881 - 1892 |
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General Notes: FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY; ONLY SIGNIFICANT ONE/ CW CYCLOMETER 810271/ IT IS
DRIVEN BY AN UP & DOWN MOTION ON LEVERS ATTACHED BY STRAPS TO A
RATCHETED REAR HUB/ SEE '810202-810326 RANGE FILE' (SUPP. INFO.) FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY
PEDALLING.
Significance to Technology: THE STAR WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN SAFETY & THE ONLY MAJOR
AMERICAN INNOVATION IN THE GENERAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION OF
THE BICYCLE |
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SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR 1878 - 1888
Model: XTRAORDINARY CHALLENGE |
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ONE OF THE FIRST SAFETY BICYCLES "RARE & PRIZED TODAY FOR ITS
UNIQUE MECHANICAL ACTION" |
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Tricycle circa 1884 -
Type: DOUBLE CHAIN DR/HAYFORK FR
Model: CHEYLESMORE TWO SPEED |
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Significance to Canada: INVENTED BY J. WHITE AND G. DAVIS - BOTH OF COVENTRY MACHINIST CO.
LTD.
Significance to Technology: A SEPARATE FREE WHEEL WAS FITTED TO EACH END OF CRANK SHAFT.
THIS BEING THE EARLIEST COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL FREE WHEEL.
THE HAYFORK TYPE FRAME ALLOWED FOR TWO CHAINS WHICH COULD BE USED
ALTERNATIVELY PROVIDING TWO SPEEDS. THE REAR WHEEL STEERS. THE TWO
LARGE WHEELS NEED TO BE REBUILT. OTHERWISE CONDITION IS GOOD AND
COMPLETE. 44" SIDE WHEELS, 17" BACK WHEEL. SPADE HANDLE STERRING BACK
WHEEL BY MEANS OF RACK & PINION - DOUBLE CHAIN DRIVE ("MORGAN" CHAINS).
BRAKE OPERATING ON BOTH SIDE WHEELS |
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Tricycle circa 1884 -
Type: DOUBLE CHAIN DR/HAYFORK FR
Model: CHEYLESMORE TWO SPEED |
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Significance to Canada: INVENTED BY J. WHITE AND G. DAVIS - BOTH OF COVENTRY MACHINIST CO.
LTD.
Significance to Technology: A SEPARATE FREE WHEEL WAS FITTED TO EACH END OF CRANK SHAFT.
THIS BEING THE EARLIEST COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL FREE WHEEL.
THE HAYFORK TYPE FRAME ALLOWED FOR TWO CHAINS WHICH COULD BE USED
ALTERNATIVELY PROVIDING TWO SPEEDS. THE REAR WHEEL STEERS. THE TWO
LARGE WHEELS NEED TO BE REBUILT. OTHERWISE CONDITION IS GOOD AND
COMPLETE. 44" SIDE WHEELS, 17" BACK WHEEL. SPADE HANDLE STERRING BACK
WHEEL BY MEANS OF RACK & PINION - DOUBLE CHAIN DRIVE ("MORGAN" CHAINS).
BRAKE OPERATING ON BOTH SIDE WHEELS |
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Tricycle circa 1884 -
Type: DOUBLE CHAIN DR/HAYFORK FR
Model: CHEYLESMORE TWO SPEED |
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Significance to Canada: INVENTED BY J. WHITE AND G. DAVIS - BOTH OF COVENTRY MACHINIST CO.
LTD.
Significance to Technology: A SEPARATE FREE WHEEL WAS FITTED TO EACH END OF CRANK SHAFT.
THIS BEING THE EARLIEST COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL FREE WHEEL.
THE HAYFORK TYPE FRAME ALLOWED FOR TWO CHAINS WHICH COULD BE USED
ALTERNATIVELY PROVIDING TWO SPEEDS. THE REAR WHEEL STEERS. THE TWO
LARGE WHEELS NEED TO BE REBUILT. OTHERWISE CONDITION IS GOOD AND
COMPLETE. 44" SIDE WHEELS, 17" BACK WHEEL. SPADE HANDLE STERRING BACK
WHEEL BY MEANS OF RACK & PINION - DOUBLE CHAIN DRIVE ("MORGAN" CHAINS).
BRAKE OPERATING ON BOTH SIDE WHEELS |
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Tricycle circa 1884 -
Type: DOUBLE CHAIN DR/HAYFORK FR
Model: CHEYLESMORE TWO SPEED |
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Significance to Canada: INVENTED BY J. WHITE AND G. DAVIS - BOTH OF COVENTRY MACHINIST CO.
LTD.
Significance to Technology: A SEPARATE FREE WHEEL WAS FITTED TO EACH END OF CRANK SHAFT.
THIS BEING THE EARLIEST COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL FREE WHEEL.
THE HAYFORK TYPE FRAME ALLOWED FOR TWO CHAINS WHICH COULD BE USED
ALTERNATIVELY PROVIDING TWO SPEEDS. THE REAR WHEEL STEERS. THE TWO
LARGE WHEELS NEED TO BE REBUILT. OTHERWISE CONDITION IS GOOD AND
COMPLETE. 44" SIDE WHEELS, 17" BACK WHEEL. SPADE HANDLE STERRING BACK
WHEEL BY MEANS OF RACK & PINION - DOUBLE CHAIN DRIVE ("MORGAN" CHAINS).
BRAKE OPERATING ON BOTH SIDE WHEELS |
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Tricycle circa 1884 -
Type: DOUBLE CHAIN DR/HAYFORK FR
Model: CHEYLESMORE TWO SPEED |
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Significance to Canada: INVENTED BY J. WHITE AND G. DAVIS - BOTH OF COVENTRY MACHINIST CO.
LTD.
Significance to Technology: A SEPARATE FREE WHEEL WAS FITTED TO EACH END OF CRANK SHAFT.
THIS BEING THE EARLIEST COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL FREE WHEEL.
THE HAYFORK TYPE FRAME ALLOWED FOR TWO CHAINS WHICH COULD BE USED
ALTERNATIVELY PROVIDING TWO SPEEDS. THE REAR WHEEL STEERS. THE TWO
LARGE WHEELS NEED TO BE REBUILT. OTHERWISE CONDITION IS GOOD AND
COMPLETE. 44" SIDE WHEELS, 17" BACK WHEEL. SPADE HANDLE STERRING BACK
WHEEL BY MEANS OF RACK & PINION - DOUBLE CHAIN DRIVE ("MORGAN" CHAINS).
BRAKE OPERATING ON BOTH SIDE WHEELS |
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Tricycle
Type: CHAIN DR
Model: NEW SPECIAL DEVON
circa 1885 - |
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Significance to Technology: THE DEVON WAS ONE OF THE FIRST DOUBLE DRIVE MACHINES (2
SEPARATE CHAINS) (REF.2). ALSO, IT IS SIGNIFICANT BECAUSE OF ITS
MECHANISM TO SWING THE ENTIRE FRAME FORWARD WHEN CLIMBING
HILLS THUS KEEPING THE RIDER LEVEL |
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Tricycle
Type: CHAIN DR
circa 1885 -
Model: NEW SPECIAL DEVON |
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Significance to Technology: THE DEVON WAS ONE OF THE FIRST DOUBLE DRIVE MACHINES (2
SEPARATE CHAINS) (REF.2). ALSO, IT IS SIGNIFICANT BECAUSE OF ITS
MECHANISM TO SWING THE ENTIRE FRAME FORWARD WHEN CLIMBING
HILLS THUS KEEPING THE RIDER LEVEL |
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Tricycle
Type: CHAIN DR
Model: NEW SPECIAL DEVON
circa 1885 - |
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Significance to Technology: THE DEVON WAS ONE OF THE FIRST DOUBLE DRIVE MACHINES (2
SEPARATE CHAINS) (REF.2). ALSO, IT IS SIGNIFICANT BECAUSE OF ITS
MECHANISM TO SWING THE ENTIRE FRAME FORWARD WHEN CLIMBING
HILLS THUS KEEPING THE RIDER LEVEL |
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Tricycle
Type: CHAIN DR
Model: NEW SPECIAL DEVON
circa 1885 - |
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Significance to Technology: THE DEVON WAS ONE OF THE FIRST DOUBLE DRIVE MACHINES (2
SEPARATE CHAINS) (REF.2). ALSO, IT IS SIGNIFICANT BECAUSE OF ITS
MECHANISM TO SWING THE ENTIRE FRAME FORWARD WHEN CLIMBING
HILLS THUS KEEPING THE RIDER LEVEL |
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Tricycle
Type: CHAIN DR
Model: NEW SPECIAL DEVON
circa 1885 - |
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Significance to Technology: THE DEVON WAS ONE OF THE FIRST DOUBLE DRIVE MACHINES (2
SEPARATE CHAINS) (REF.2). ALSO, IT IS SIGNIFICANT BECAUSE OF ITS
MECHANISM TO SWING THE ENTIRE FRAME FORWARD WHEN CLIMBING
HILLS THUS KEEPING THE RIDER LEVEL |
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Type: CHAIN DR
Model: CRIPPER
circa 1884 - |
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THE FIRST MACHINE WAS RIDDEN BY R. CRIPPS, A WELL KNOWN RIDER, WHO HAD
MANY SUCCESSES WITH THE TYPE & WITH WHOM IT WAS EVENTUALLY IDENTIFIED/
Significance to Technology:
THE MODERN TRICYCLE IS RECOGNIZABLE IN THIS DESIGN - FRAME &
CENTRAL GEAR TYPE. ALSO, IT FORESHADOWED THE LATER
"DIRECT-STEERING" TYPE, AROUND WHICH THE DESIGN OF THE
TRICYCLE EVENTUALLY CRYSTALIZED. |
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Type: CHAIN DR
Model: CRIPPER
circa 1884 - |
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THE FIRST MACHINE WAS RIDDEN BY R. CRIPPS, A WELL KNOWN RIDER, WHO HAD
MANY SUCCESSES WITH THE TYPE & WITH WHOM IT WAS EVENTUALLY IDENTIFIED/
Significance to Technology:
THE MODERN TRICYCLE IS RECOGNIZABLE IN THIS DESIGN - FRAME &
CENTRAL GEAR TYPE. ALSO, IT FORESHADOWED THE LATER
"DIRECT-STEERING" TYPE, AROUND WHICH THE DESIGN OF THE
TRICYCLE EVENTUALLY CRYSTALIZED. |
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Type: CHAIN DR
Model: CRIPPER
circa 1884 - |
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THE FIRST MACHINE WAS RIDDEN BY R. CRIPPS, A WELL KNOWN RIDER, WHO HAD
MANY SUCCESSES WITH THE TYPE & WITH WHOM IT WAS EVENTUALLY IDENTIFIED/
Significance to Technology:
THE MODERN TRICYCLE IS RECOGNIZABLE IN THIS DESIGN - FRAME &
CENTRAL GEAR TYPE. ALSO, IT FORESHADOWED THE LATER
"DIRECT-STEERING" TYPE, AROUND WHICH THE DESIGN OF THE
TRICYCLE EVENTUALLY CRYSTALIZED. |
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Type: CHAIN DR
Model: CRIPPER
circa 1884 - |
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THE FIRST MACHINE WAS RIDDEN BY R. CRIPPS, A WELL KNOWN RIDER, WHO HAD
MANY SUCCESSES WITH THE TYPE & WITH WHOM IT WAS EVENTUALLY IDENTIFIED/
Significance to Technology:
THE MODERN TRICYCLE IS RECOGNIZABLE IN THIS DESIGN - FRAME &
CENTRAL GEAR TYPE. ALSO, IT FORESHADOWED THE LATER
"DIRECT-STEERING" TYPE, AROUND WHICH THE DESIGN OF THE
TRICYCLE EVENTUALLY CRYSTALIZED. |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Tricycle
Type: TANDEM/CHAIN DR
Model: QUADRANT TANDEM
circa 1886 - |
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General Notes: PTS: PIECES OF CHAIN STORED SEPERATELY/ THE TANDEM IS ONE OF THE RAREST
FORMS OF THE ADULT TRICYCLE
Significance to Technology: PIONEERED THE USE OF A LARGE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FOR STEERING
AND LOCATED IT WELL AHEAD OF THE HANDLEBAR TO STEADY THE
STEERING. THE FRONT AXLE SLID ON TWO QUARTER CIRCLE, OR
QUADRANT-SHAPED GUIDES WHEN IT WAS STEERED, THUS GIVING THE
MACHINE ITS NAME |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: SPRINGFIELD ROADSTER
1887 - 1889 |
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General Notes: CONDITION: ONE BEARING CASE WIRED TOGETHER; PAINTED SURFACE WORN WITH
SOME SCRATCHES & CHIPS; EVIDENCE OF RUSTING, PARTICULARLY ON SPOKES;
HANDGRIPS WERE PAINTED, ONE HAS BEEN STRIPPED DOWN TO A BROWN SURFACE/
A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY PEDALLING
Significance to Technology: IMPORTANT AS ONE OF A VERY FEW AMERICAN HIGHWHEEL SAFETY
DRIVE MECHANISM INNOVATIONS |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: SPRINGFIELD ROADSTER
1887 - 1889 |
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General Notes: CONDITION: ONE BEARING CASE WIRED TOGETHER; PAINTED SURFACE WORN WITH
SOME SCRATCHES & CHIPS; EVIDENCE OF RUSTING, PARTICULARLY ON SPOKES;
HANDGRIPS WERE PAINTED, ONE HAS BEEN STRIPPED DOWN TO A BROWN SURFACE/
A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY PEDALLING
Significance to Technology: IMPORTANT AS ONE OF A VERY FEW AMERICAN HIGHWHEEL SAFETY
DRIVE MECHANISM INNOVATIONS |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: SPRINGFIELD ROADSTER
1887 - 1889 |
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General Notes: CONDITION: ONE BEARING CASE WIRED TOGETHER; PAINTED SURFACE WORN WITH
SOME SCRATCHES & CHIPS; EVIDENCE OF RUSTING, PARTICULARLY ON SPOKES;
HANDGRIPS WERE PAINTED, ONE HAS BEEN STRIPPED DOWN TO A BROWN SURFACE/
A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY PEDALLING
Significance to Technology: IMPORTANT AS ONE OF A VERY FEW AMERICAN HIGHWHEEL SAFETY
DRIVE MECHANISM INNOVATIONS |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: SPRINGFIELD ROADSTER
1887 - 1889 |
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General Notes: CONDITION: ONE BEARING CASE WIRED TOGETHER; PAINTED SURFACE WORN WITH
SOME SCRATCHES & CHIPS; EVIDENCE OF RUSTING, PARTICULARLY ON SPOKES;
HANDGRIPS WERE PAINTED, ONE HAS BEEN STRIPPED DOWN TO A BROWN SURFACE/
A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY PEDALLING
Significance to Technology: IMPORTANT AS ONE OF A VERY FEW AMERICAN HIGHWHEEL SAFETY
DRIVE MECHANISM INNOVATIONS |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: SPRINGFIELD ROADSTER
1887 - 1889 |
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General Notes: CONDITION: ONE BEARING CASE WIRED TOGETHER; PAINTED SURFACE WORN WITH
SOME SCRATCHES & CHIPS; EVIDENCE OF RUSTING, PARTICULARLY ON SPOKES;
HANDGRIPS WERE PAINTED, ONE HAS BEEN STRIPPED DOWN TO A BROWN SURFACE/
A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY PEDALLING
Significance to Technology: IMPORTANT AS ONE OF A VERY FEW AMERICAN HIGHWHEEL SAFETY
DRIVE MECHANISM INNOVATIONS |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: SPRINGFIELD ROADSTER
1887 - 1889 |
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General Notes: CONDITION: ONE BEARING CASE WIRED TOGETHER; PAINTED SURFACE WORN WITH
SOME SCRATCHES & CHIPS; EVIDENCE OF RUSTING, PARTICULARLY ON SPOKES;
HANDGRIPS WERE PAINTED, ONE HAS BEEN STRIPPED DOWN TO A BROWN SURFACE/
A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY PEDALLING
Significance to Technology: IMPORTANT AS ONE OF A VERY FEW AMERICAN HIGHWHEEL SAFETY
DRIVE MECHANISM INNOVATIONS |
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Type: SAFETY-HIGHWHEEL/LEVER DR
Model: SPRINGFIELD ROADSTER
1887 - 1889 |
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General Notes: CONDITION: ONE BEARING CASE WIRED TOGETHER; PAINTED SURFACE WORN WITH
SOME SCRATCHES & CHIPS; EVIDENCE OF RUSTING, PARTICULARLY ON SPOKES;
HANDGRIPS WERE PAINTED, ONE HAS BEEN STRIPPED DOWN TO A BROWN SURFACE/
A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION GENERATED BY PEDALLING
Significance to Technology: IMPORTANT AS ONE OF A VERY FEW AMERICAN HIGHWHEEL SAFETY
DRIVE MECHANISM INNOVATIONS |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: COMET
circa 1887 - |
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Significance to Canada: THIS IS ONE OF THE FEW ORIDINARIES WITH CANADIAN MARKINGS.
Significance to Technology: THIS MACHINE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LATER PERIOD
ORDINARY.
General Notes: MANUFACTURER: POSSIBLY MADE IN ENGLAND OR USA & DISTRIBUTED BY T. FANE/
CONDITION: FINISH WEARING, PARTICULARLY ON FRONT FORKS & BELOW SADDLE;
STREAK OF RED PAINT ON LOWER BACKBONE |
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Type: ORDINARY
Model: COMET
circa 1887 - |
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Significance to Canada: THIS IS ONE OF THE FEW ORIDINARIES WITH CANADIAN MARKINGS.
Significance to Technology: THIS MACHINE IS VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LATER PERIOD
ORDINARY.
General Notes: MANUFACTURER: POSSIBLY MADE IN ENGLAND OR USA & DISTRIBUTED BY T. FANE/
CONDITION: FINISH WEARING, PARTICULARLY ON FRONT FORKS & BELOW SADDLE;
STREAK OF RED PAINT ON LOWER BACKBONE |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: SAFETY/CHAIN DR/SPRING FR
Model: WHIPPET
1888 - |
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General Notes: THIS BICYCLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTENT TO WHICH VICTORIAN INVENTIVENESS WENT
IN SMOOTHING A RIDE MADE ROUGH BY RIGID SMALL WHEELS & BAD ROADS
Significance to Technology: "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPRING FRAME BICYCLE EVER BUILT, BECAUSE
THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE SADDLE, PEDALS & HANDLEBAR DID NOT
VARY WITH THE WORKING OF THE SUSPENSION" |
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Type: MENS/SAFETY/DIAMOND FR/CHAIN DR
Model:
Serial Number: 311127
Manufacturer: Canada Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd. Acronym: CCM
circa 1900 - |
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Significance to Canada: ITEM WHICH REFLECTS HISTORICAL SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE & POPULARITY OF
CYCLING IN CANADA & INTERNATIONALLY & IS PART OF CANADA'S LARGEST &
MOST IMPORTANT CYCLE COLLECTION. PRODUCT OF CANADA CYCLE &
MOTOR CO. LTD, LARGEST MFR. & SUPPLIER OF BICYCLES IN CANADA FROM
1899 UNTIL MID 1950'S.
Significance to Technology: EXAMPLE OF EARLY DIAMOND BICYCLE FRAME. |
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Type: MENS/SAFETY/DIAMOND FR/CHAIN DR
Model:
Serial Number: 311127
Manufacturer: Canada Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd. Acronym: CCM
circa 1900 - |
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Significance to Canada: ITEM WHICH REFLECTS HISTORICAL SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE & POPULARITY OF
CYCLING IN CANADA & INTERNATIONALLY & IS PART OF CANADA'S LARGEST &
MOST IMPORTANT CYCLE COLLECTION. PRODUCT OF CANADA CYCLE &
MOTOR CO. LTD, LARGEST MFR. & SUPPLIER OF BICYCLES IN CANADA FROM
1899 UNTIL MID 1950'S.
Significance to Technology: EXAMPLE OF EARLY DIAMOND BICYCLE FRAME. |
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Type: MENS/SAFETY/DIAMOND FR/CHAIN DR
Model:
Serial Number: 311127
Manufacturer: Canada Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd. Acronym: CCM
circa 1900 - |
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Significance to Canada: ITEM WHICH REFLECTS HISTORICAL SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE & POPULARITY OF
CYCLING IN CANADA & INTERNATIONALLY & IS PART OF CANADA'S LARGEST &
MOST IMPORTANT CYCLE COLLECTION. PRODUCT OF CANADA CYCLE &
MOTOR CO. LTD, LARGEST MFR. & SUPPLIER OF BICYCLES IN CANADA FROM
1899 UNTIL MID 1950'S.
Significance to Technology: EXAMPLE OF EARLY DIAMOND BICYCLE FRAME. |
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Type: MENS/SAFETY/DIAMOND FR/CHAIN DR
Model:
Serial Number: 311127
Manufacturer: Canada Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd. Acronym: CCM
circa 1900 - |
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Significance to Canada: ITEM WHICH REFLECTS HISTORICAL SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE & POPULARITY OF
CYCLING IN CANADA & INTERNATIONALLY & IS PART OF CANADA'S LARGEST &
MOST IMPORTANT CYCLE COLLECTION. PRODUCT OF CANADA CYCLE &
MOTOR CO. LTD, LARGEST MFR. & SUPPLIER OF BICYCLES IN CANADA FROM
1899 UNTIL MID 1950'S.
Significance to Technology: EXAMPLE OF EARLY DIAMOND BICYCLE FRAME. |
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Type: MENS/SAFETY/DIAMOND FR/CHAIN DR
Model:
Serial Number: 311127
Manufacturer: Canada Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd. Acronym: CCM
circa 1900 - |
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Significance to Canada: ITEM WHICH REFLECTS HISTORICAL SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE & POPULARITY OF
CYCLING IN CANADA & INTERNATIONALLY & IS PART OF CANADA'S LARGEST &
MOST IMPORTANT CYCLE COLLECTION. PRODUCT OF CANADA CYCLE &
MOTOR CO. LTD, LARGEST MFR. & SUPPLIER OF BICYCLES IN CANADA FROM
1899 UNTIL MID 1950'S.
Significance to Technology: EXAMPLE OF EARLY DIAMOND BICYCLE FRAME. |
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Type: MENS/SAFETY/DIAMOND FR/CHAIN DR
Model:
Serial Number: 311127
Manufacturer: Canada Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd. Acronym: CCM
circa 1900 - |
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Significance to Canada: ITEM WHICH REFLECTS HISTORICAL SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE & POPULARITY OF
CYCLING IN CANADA & INTERNATIONALLY & IS PART OF CANADA'S LARGEST &
MOST IMPORTANT CYCLE COLLECTION. PRODUCT OF CANADA CYCLE &
MOTOR CO. LTD, LARGEST MFR. & SUPPLIER OF BICYCLES IN CANADA FROM
1899 UNTIL MID 1950'S.
Significance to Technology: EXAMPLE OF EARLY DIAMOND BICYCLE FRAME. |
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Type: SAFETY/RACING/MENS/CHAIN DR/DIAMOND FR/23" RIM DIAMETER
Model:
Serial Number: 55303
Manufacturer: Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd. Acronym: BSA
Ma |
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Area of Use:
THIS ONE APPARENTLY USED ONLY IN OTTAWA
Worldwide
Significance to Canada:
Significance to Technology: FAMOUS BRITISH IMPORT USED IN 6 DAY BICYCLE RACES WHICH WERE
POPULAR IN 1920 & 30'S. WAS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST
RACING BIKES OF THE PERIOD. |
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Type: SAFETY/RACING/MENS/CHAIN DR/DIAMOND FR/23" RIM DIAMETER
Model:
Serial Number: 55303
Manufacturer: Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd. Acronym: BSA
Ma |
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Area of Use:
THIS ONE APPARENTLY USED ONLY IN OTTAWA
Worldwide
Significance to Canada:
Significance to Technology: FAMOUS BRITISH IMPORT USED IN 6 DAY BICYCLE RACES WHICH WERE
POPULAR IN 1920 & 30'S. WAS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST
RACING BIKES OF THE PERIOD. |
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Type: SAFETY/RACING/MENS/CHAIN DR/DIAMOND FR/23" RIM DIAMETER
Model:
Serial Number: 55303
Manufacturer: Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd. Acronym: BSA
Ma |
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Area of Use:
THIS ONE APPARENTLY USED ONLY IN OTTAWA
Worldwide
Significance to Canada:
Significance to Technology: FAMOUS BRITISH IMPORT USED IN 6 DAY BICYCLE RACES WHICH WERE
POPULAR IN 1920 & 30'S. WAS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST
RACING BIKES OF THE PERIOD. |
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Type: SAFETY/RACING/MENS/CHAIN DR/DIAMOND FR/23" RIM DIAMETER
Model:
Serial Number: 55303
Manufacturer: Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd. Acronym: BSA
Ma |
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Area of Use:
THIS ONE APPARENTLY USED ONLY IN OTTAWA
Worldwide
Significance to Canada:
Significance to Technology: FAMOUS BRITISH IMPORT USED IN 6 DAY BICYCLE RACES WHICH WERE
POPULAR IN 1920 & 30'S. WAS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST
RACING BIKES OF THE PERIOD. |
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Type: SAFETY/RACING/MENS/CHAIN DR/DIAMOND FR/23" RIM DIAMETER
Model:
Serial Number: 55303
Manufacturer: Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd. Acronym: BSA
Ma |
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Area of Use:
THIS ONE APPARENTLY USED ONLY IN OTTAWA
Worldwide
Significance to Canada:
Significance to Technology: FAMOUS BRITISH IMPORT USED IN 6 DAY BICYCLE RACES WHICH WERE
POPULAR IN 1920 & 30'S. WAS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST
RACING BIKES OF THE PERIOD. |
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