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This gentleman's bicycle was made around 1907 by Raleigh of Nottingham.

The X-frame bicycle is painted dark green with gold lining. The serial number 187707 is stamped at top of seat tube. The transfer on the head tube reads 'THE RALEIGH' 'NOTTINGHAM' 'Co', while the transfer on the seat tube reads 'MODEL No 20A' as well as listing patent and registered design numbers.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-132-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1987.330
• Date: Around 1907
  c. 1903
  
• Material: Leather. Inscription: 187707; THE RALEIGH NOTTINGHAM Co; MODEL No 20A
  Bicycle, gents'
  
• Dimensions: 1140 mm H x 1900 mm x 440 mm
  
• What: Bicycle, gents'
  
• Subject: 15. ROAD TRANSPORT, Muscle power (Departmental Classification)
  
• Who: Brooks (Saddle maker)
  Raleigh, Nottingham (Maker)
  Sturmey Archer (Gear hub maker)
  Sturmey Archer (Gear hub maker)
  
• Where: England, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham
  
• Event:
• Description: Gents' X-frame bicycle, model 20A, by Raleigh of Nottingham, c. 1901
  
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