Penny Farthing Collection

COLUMBIA BICYCLES POSTER. American lithographic advertising poster, c1886

Skeleton on a penny farthing. Composite x-ray of a skeleton riding a penny farthing bicycle represented by the coins it is named after

A very smart gentleman on his penny farthing

Mr. Peter Golding, of Jesmond, Newcastle, with his penny farthing at the transport festival

Cycling accidents, 19th century artwork C013 / 7905
Cycling accidents. 19th century artwork showing the various accidents that could befall the rider of a penny farthing bicycle

Man riding a penny farthing into a canal (chromolitho)
2817016 Man riding a penny farthing into a canal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man riding a penny farthing into a canal)

Eric Lunn from Peterbrough stops at Wallington Mansion to check his penny farthing

Cycling fans Philip Bewlry, Eric Lunn and Nick Clayton set out yesterday to pedal 100 miles in a coast-to-coast marathon across the North on old-fashioned penny farthings

Proud owner and his penny farthing bicycle

FRANCES BENJAMIN JOHNSTON (1864-1952). American photographer. Dressed as a man and posed with a bicycle. Photograph, c1890

Bert Myers, bicycle racing man. Drawing, 1890
BICYCLING, 1890. Bert Myers, bicycle racing man. Drawing, 1890

Thomas Stevens, English cyclist, the first to circumnavigate the Earth by bicycle
6030964 Thomas Stevens, English cyclist, the first to circumnavigate the Earth by bicycle, with his penny farthing (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Peddler Palmer with his penny farthing bicycle still in perfect running order after 55 years. 9th September 1948

Salesman, John Whitfield, pictured with his 19th Century Penny Farthing Cycle, which is for sale, priced at £ 500. 13th November 1985. Cycling

Penny farthing Bicycle, one of 5 19th Century cycles presented to Middlesbroughs Dorman Museum from the estate of Harry Nerwell of Whitby, who died in April

Doug Pinkerton, high wheeler -2
Champion racing cyclist Doug Pinkerton racing his high-wheel, or penny farthing bicycle. First published The Sunday Correspondent Date: 1990

Doug Pinkerton, high wheeler -1
Champion racing cyclist Doug Pinkerton racing his high-wheel, or penny farthing bicycle. First published The Sunday Correspondent Date: 1990

Six early forms of bicycles and tricycles, 19th century. The cycles shown are the Otto Dicycle, the Rover Safety, Singers Special Safety, the King of Clubs

Keens Cycle Manufactory OFH01_01_02_051
Keen's Cycle Manufactory, Angel Road, Giggshill Green, Thames Ditton, Elmbridge, Surrey. A group portrait taken outside the bicycle workshop and repair shop of John Keen

Ardanaiseig Castle Hotel, Kilchrenan, Aryll and Bute, Scotland, Great Britain

Penny Farthing Team
A group of cyclists posing with their penny farthings, circa 1885. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Photographic print : albumen, of photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length self-portrait dressed as a man
3519790 Photographic print : albumen, of photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with a false moustache, posed with Penny Farthing bicycle, facing left

Self-portrait, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
5672332 Self-portrait, c.1890 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances " Fannie" Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952)

A Victorian Christmas card of two gentlemen dressed in hunting attire next to a wooden
3603964 A Victorian Christmas card of two gentlemen dressed in hunting attire next to a wooden horse, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Punch cartoon: Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving)
6034910 Punch cartoon: Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Columbia Bicycle Ad, c. 1890s (chromolithograph)
1079039 Columbia Bicycle Ad, c.1890s (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Columbia Bicycle)

Group riding penny-farthing bicycles, 1887 (lithograph)
1201953 Group riding penny-farthing bicycles, 1887 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

On Pleasure Bent (engraving)
729584 On Pleasure Bent (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Pleasure Bent - A Bank Holiday Roadside Scene. Drawn by William Hatherell)

Mr George Waller wearing his Long Distance Championship belt and holding his bicycle
3411930 Mr George Waller wearing his Long Distance Championship belt and holding his bicycle, May 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Cycling Club, Florida, USA, 1880s (b / w photo)
3032161 Cycling Club, Florida, USA, 1880s (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Kidderminster cycling club, 1890 (b / w photo)
CMT356765 Kidderminster cycling club, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Museum of Carpet, Kidderminster, UK; eMuseum of Carpet; eThe Carpet Museum Trust; English

The challenges of riding a penny farthing, or ordinary bicycle (litho)
6014146 The challenges of riding a penny farthing, or ordinary bicycle (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The challenges of riding a penny farthing)

Cycling act (colour litho)
5198431 Cycling act (colour litho) by Garnier, Jules Arsene (1847-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cycling act)

Punch cartoon: The Pillion-Bicycle (engraving)
6034844 Punch cartoon: The Pillion-Bicycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Pillion-Bicycle)

Bicycle Match at Lillie Bridge (coloured engraving)
729137 Bicycle Match at Lillie Bridge (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bicycle Match at Lillie Bridge, West Brompton)

The Exposition Universelle of 1889 (chromolitho)
724740 The Exposition Universelle of 1889 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exposition Universelle of 1889)

Velocipedes (colour litho)
PER326529 Velocipedes (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Bicycling, c. 1887 (colour print)
5672330 Bicycling, c.1887 (colour print) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The line of beauty (engraving)
3640719 The line of beauty (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The line of beauty)

Farthing with Hole, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731139 Farthing with Hole, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farthing with Hole)

The Line of Beauty (engraving)
2777050 The Line of Beauty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Line of Beauty)

Adolphe Clement and his wife on a tricycle (b / w photo)
PER326526 Adolphe Clement and his wife on a tricycle (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

German penny-farthing (photo)
611433 German penny-farthing (photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German penny-farthing); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

A Summer Day, 1888 (oil on panel)
659102 A Summer Day, 1888 (oil on panel) by Alott, Robert (1850-1910); 26x52.3. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Summer Day. Robert Alott (1850-1910). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1888

Penny farthing in traffic outside the Mansion House in the 1880s (photo)
559956 Penny farthing in traffic outside the Mansion House in the 1880s (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cyclist (silver bromide gelatin print)
ALI187183 The Cyclist (silver bromide gelatin print) by Wulz, Giuseppe (1868-1918); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; Alinari

Advertisement for Columbia bicycles and tricycles from the Pope Manufacturing Co, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (litho)
6030766 Advertisement for Columbia bicycles and tricycles from the Pope Manufacturing Co, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (litho) by American School

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"Pedaling through History: The Fascinating World of Penny Farthings" Step back in time with this vintage Columbia Bicycles poster from 1886, showcasing the iconic penny farthing. 🚲 A daring skeleton fearlessly rides a penny farthing, capturing the adventurous spirit of this unique bicycle design. Meet Mr. Peter Golding, proud owner of a penny farthing in Jesmond, Newcastle. His love for this classic mode of transportation is evident as he poses with his prized possession. Eric Lunn takes a pit stop at Wallington Mansion during his journey on a penny farthing. These bicycles were not only means of transport but also symbols of freedom and exploration. Cycling enthusiasts Philip Bewlry, Eric Lunn, and Nick Clayton embark on an epic 100-mile ride aboard their trusty penny farthings. Their passion for these high-wheelers knows no bounds. The 19th century was not without its cycling accidents, as depicted in artwork C013/7905. It serves as a reminder that even the most skilled riders faced challenges while mastering the art of riding a penny farthing. In an unexpected turn of events captured in chromolitho form, witness a man riding his beloved penny farthing straight into a canal. A humorous mishap that adds to the allure and excitement surrounding these extraordinary bicycles. Frances Benjamin Johnston breaks gender norms by dressing as a man while posing with her very own Penny Farthing bicycle. Her self-portrait showcases how these magnificent machines transcended societal boundaries. Bert Myers emerges as one of the prominent figures in bicycle racing history thanks to his prowess on the high wheelers like our beloved penny farthings. His determination and skill captivated audiences during races throughout the late 19th century. This cutoutfacet photographic print features Frances Benjamin Johnston once again – full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with her trusty Penny Farthing bicycle by her side. A testament to the enduring legacy of these remarkable bicycles.