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Boy getting on to his new Bicycle
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Boy getting on to his new Bicycle
Interesting photograph of a boy getting onto his new Bicycle. He is obviously used to riding a Penny Farthing as his method of mounting the bicycle is akin to the way one had to mount a Penny Farthing, stepping up from a support on the rear wheel. The swinging-your-leg-over-from-the-side technique was obviously yet to come into vogue! Date: circa 1900s
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Media ID 11549205
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bicycle Cycling Cyclist Frame Growing Mount Mounting Mounts Privy Rear Rider Suburban Technique Terraced Trellis Outhouse
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In this photograph from the early 1900s, a young boy eagerly mounts his new bicycle in the comfort of his suburban home's garden. The scene transports us back in time, as the boy's mounting technique reveals the influence of an earlier era in bicycle design - the Penny Farthing. Instead of casually swinging his leg over the saddle, the boy employs the method commonly used for Penny Farthings: stepping up from a support on the rear wheel. This antiquated technique required a certain level of agility and coordination, as the rider had to balance precariously while hoisting themselves onto the seat. The garden is adorned with various elements of the period, including a trellis, glass frames, and an outhouse, adding to the authenticity of the scene. The boy's house, with its terraced design and red brick facade, is a quintessential representation of the era's architecture. As the boy adjusts his grip on the handlebars and prepares to pedal, one can only imagine the sense of excitement and freedom that comes with mastering a new skill and acquiring a new mode of transportation. This photograph serves as a fascinating reminder of the evolution of bicycle design and the enduring allure of the simple pleasure of riding a bicycle.
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