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The New Aluminium Humber Cycles (engraving)
1615276 The New Aluminium Humber Cycles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Aluminium Humber Cycles. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 February 1898.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22999476
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The New Aluminium Humber Cycles - A Glimpse into the Evolution of Bicycles
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. This print showcases "The New Aluminium Humber Cycles" an engraving from the 19th century. The image takes us back to a time when cycling was gaining popularity as a sport and mode of transportation. The engraving depicts a combination tandem bicycle, manufactured by the renowned Humber Company in Coventry, England. This innovative design features novel elements such as an aluminium frame and duplex chain stay, making it both lightweight and sturdy. The Beeston tricycle, another creation by Humber Works in Beeston, is also showcased alongside the tandem. With its intricate architecture and attention to detail, this print offers a fascinating glimpse into the manufacturing process of these early bicycles. It highlights how companies like Humber were pushing boundaries to create cutting-edge machines that revolutionized cycling. Notably, this image captures a female cyclist confidently riding one of these new bicycles—a testament to the growing presence of women in sports during this era. It symbolizes progress and empowerment for women who embraced cycling as not only a recreational activity but also as a means of liberation. Overall, this print serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation of the evolution of bicycles during the late 19th century—an era marked by innovation and societal change.
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