Penny farthing bicycle

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Penny farthing bicycle

Entry/Object ID

1519

Description

High wheel or ordinary bicycle, sometimes called penny farthing, with large front wheel and much smaller rear wheel. Leather seat with springs. Red rubber hose has been wired to front wheel for tread. Small metal step attached to frame just above back wheel for getting onto bike after pushing off.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1900

Material

Metal, Leather