Name/Title
BicycleEntry/Object ID
2001.002.00190Description
Urban Village Exhibit Ex319
GHS 1255
Label: High wheel bicycles like this one were manufactured in the late 1870s. While the large front wheel gave the rider great speed, the high saddle made it easier for the rider to fall off, particularly since roadways were apt to be bumpy or muddy. (25)
(25) Information about the bicycle's characteristics comes from the collection records.