Bicycles & Bicyclists
Scope and Contents
1. Women’s Bicycle Club. Shows a group of women with bicycles standing in front of a fountain. Neg. 2451 Copy print.
2. Unidentified woman with bicycle near a house. 1988.012, ca. 1890? Probably from a glass plate negative.
3-5. Hamilton-Kenwood Cycle Co. ad (3 copies of same) Includes images of two cycles: L: Gents Model 13, Hamilton R: Ladies Model 14. Hamilton.
6.-7. 2 color snapshots of 1892 Clipper bicycle leaning against a porch post. Stamped on verso for photographer/owner. Users should seek his permission for published reproductions. 00.[0390].1-2
8. 2 male cyclists with mustaches, in suits & caps, standing with their bikes, ca. 1890. Rose, photographer, 114 Canal St. ca/ 1890’s? P2001.034.1-2.
9. Formerly at 54-40-1. Exterior view down a sidewalk, with one bike with a rear plastic riding seat parked on the sidewalk, and a boy wearing shirt number "32" sweeping the wheel of his bike with a broom. His bike is lying on a grassy bank. Trees to the left and in the background. Fences area in the background.
Dates
- circa 1837-2011
Extent
From the Collection: 32 Linear Feet (Approximately 60 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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localhis@grpl.org