Bicycle
Object number94.51.225 a-d
Manufacturer
M.B. Smith Machine Company
Datec.1885
MediumMetal; Leather; Paint; Hard rubber; Paint
Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, gift of Maurice Kaufmann
DescriptionHigh-wheel bicycle, consisting of a large rear wheel with small front wheel.
DimensionsHeight x Width x Length (a): 59 x 24.5 x 76 in. (149.9 x 62.2 x 193 cm)Length x Width x Depth (b): 6 x 4.875 x 1.5 in. (15.2 x 12.4 x 3.8 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (c): 6 x 3.625 x 1.5 in. (15.2 x 9.2 x 3.8 cm)
Length x Diameter (d - longest piece): 25 x 1 in. (63.5 x 2.5 cm)
Length x Diameter (d - shortest piece): 7 x 1 in. (17.8 x 2.5 cm)
Marks(b)
Top has embossed text that is partially illegible "THE HAN..."
(c)
Top has metal badge with possible maker's mark that is illegible.
Historical NotesRacing or semi-racing model bicycle, owned by original donor Maurice Kaufmann's grandfather, Ivor or Iver Johnson. Donated to the Carnegie Museum by Maurice Kaufmann on September 12, 1923. Transferred to the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania in 1994.
Related person
Iver Johnson
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