Bicycle
Object number2005.81.1
Manufacturer
Huffy
Date1955
MediumMetal rubber paint vinyl glass adhesive
Credit LineGiven by the John Wengryn Family
DescriptionRed boy's bicycle with black and white trim.Dimensions41.2499 x 27.4999 x 74.9998 in. (104.8 x 69.9 x 190.5 cm)Inscriptions"HUFFY [image of jet aircraft] on both right and left side cross bar; "Huffy Customerliner" painted in white letters on the right side chain guard;
round front light with manufacturer's marking that reads: "DELta"; manufacturer's nameplate on bar area behind the front light that reads "HUFFY";
St. Christopher medal taped to rear luggage carrier that reads "SAINT / CHRISTOPHER / PROTECT US";
whitewall tires on front and back with manufacturer's marking that reads: "Super [image of eagle] Eagle"; gear system is made by Bendix which is marked "BENDIX" on the right front gearshift handle and the left side rear wheel area; rear, under seat manufacturer's marking that reads: "TROXEL / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesThe bike was given to John Wengryn for Christmas 1955. John and his sister shared the bike and rode it everywhere. The bike took them on their travels all around the Hays section of Pittsburgh and Pleasant Hills.
Previous owner
John Wengryn
On View
On viewCollections
1979
