Add to albumThis safety bicycle dates from around 1885 and was probably made by Hillman, Herbert & Cooper of London and Coventry. It was an attempt to make a safer design of high bicycle, incorporating chain and sprocket gearing to reduce the size of the large wheel.
The 'Kangaroo pattern' front-driven bicycle is overpainted in dark green.
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- Online ID: 000-180-001-125-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland Part 2
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland T.1995.100
- Date: Around 1885
c. 1885
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- Who: Hillman, Herbert & Cooper ?, 14 Holborn Viaduct, London (Maker)
Hillman, Herbert & Cooper ?, 5 Lisle Street, Leicester Square, London (Maker)
Hillman, Herbert & Cooper ?, Premier Works, Coventry (Maker)
- Where: England, London
England, Warwickshire, Coventry
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- Description: Kangaroo pattern front-driven safety bicycle overpainted in dark green, probably made by Hillman, Herbert & Cooper of London and Coventry, c. 1885
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