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Bicycle

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made in Manchester, England

Postcard of Bicycle.
000-180-001-130-C
© National Museums Scotland

Bicycle

This bicycle was made in Manchester in England by the Manchester Cycle Company. It dates from 1890-1.

The cross-frame safety bicycle has pneumatic tyres. It is a very early example of a bicycle with pneumatic tyres of the Dunlop 'mummy' pattern.


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Online ID: 000-180-001-130-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1992.16
Date: 1890 - 1891
1890-1
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What: Bicycle, safety, cross-frame
Subject:
Who: Manchester Cycle Company, Manchester (Maker)
Where: England, Manchester
Event:
Description: Cross-frame safety bicycle with pneumatic tyres, by the Manchester Cycle Company, 1890 - 1891
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