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Replica Bicycle, High Wheel


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Replica Bicycle, High Wheel

Identifier:
E1998.17.1
Description:
Working replica of a highwheel Ca. 1880 bicycle. Metallic gold metal frame has long front prongs that support large front wheel. The rear of the frame slopes back drastically to a short back fork holding a small rear wheel. Pedals come out of both sides of front wheel axel. Metallic gold metal foot step attached to frame near bottom. Black leather seat curved upright handle bars. Plastic reflectors built into pedals.;To be used in 1890's as Educational Programming prop. This is a replica of a Ca. 1880 highwheeler, after educational use access whether object should be kept.;Used as decoration by Woodland Mall. Mall gave it to the Museum when they were getting rid of mall decorations that were outdated.;Used as decoration by Woodland Mall. Mall gave it to the Museum when they were getting rid of mall decorations that were outdated.;Adhesive label on front stem. |
Date:
1990 – 1997
Materials:
Metal
Dimensions:
62" h 68" w 22" d
Current Location Status:
Deaccessioned
Collection Tier:
Tier 3
Source:
Gift Of Woodland Shopping Center
Exhibit/Program:
Streets of Old Grand Rapids (after 1994)
Related Entities:
Reliable Bicycle Replicas Incorporated (creator) Roadmaker (creator) Woodland Shopping Center (donor)