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Tyre advertisement, 19th century
Tyre advertisement, 19th-century artwork. This large tricycle was built in the USA in the 1890s to advertise rubber tyres. It was designed to be operated by eight cyclists using pedals, with the four men on one side operating that wheel, and the four on the other side operating the other wheel. It was built by the Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company, of Cambridgeport, USA, by their engineer John Dewolfe, and was fitted with Vim tyres. Artwork from the 19th volume (first period of 1897) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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This 19th-century artwork showcases a unique and eye-catching tyre advertisement from the late 1800s. The photograph captures a massive tricycle, proudly built in the USA by engineer John Dewolfe for the Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company. This extraordinary vehicle was specifically designed to promote rubber tyres, an emerging technological innovation of that era. The sheer size of this giant tricycle is awe-inspiring, with its elongated frame accommodating eight cyclists who operated it using pedals. Four men on one side controlled one wheel while their counterparts on the other side managed the opposite wheel. This ingenious design allowed for a synchronized movement that undoubtedly caught the attention of passersby. Fitted with Vim tyres, this remarkable creation traveled through streets and roads, capturing people's imagination as it showcased both engineering prowess and advertising ingenuity. The monochrome illustration beautifully highlights every intricate detail of this historical masterpiece. Originally featured in La Science Illustree, a popular French science weekly publication during that time period, this artwork serves as a testament to human creativity and technological advancements in transportation history. It offers us a glimpse into an era when cycling was gaining popularity as a means of transport. As we admire this snapshot from our past, we are reminded of how far we have come in terms of technology and innovation while appreciating the timeless beauty found within historical artifacts like this magnificent tyre advertisement.
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