Tandem Collection

Police Officer / Children
Police officer giving directions to three boys with a three person bicycle pointing in the opposite direction Transport

The Dolly Sisters, New York
The Dolly Sisters in the Greenwich Village Follies, New York, 1924. Photograph by Alfred Cheney Johnston 1924

Slingsby T. 31 Tandem Tutors and T. 21b Sedburghs
Slingsby T.31 Tandem Tutors and T.21b Sedburghs, 2-seat training gliders, operated by the Royal Air Force, on behalf of the Air Cadets and Combined Cadet Force. Date: circa 1980

Bicycle Made For Three - Continental Pneumatic Advert
Bicycle Made For Three - Continental Pneumatic Tyre Company (of Hanover, Germany) Advertisement. The pair at the rear of the bicycle appear to be contributing slightly less to the forward momentum as

The Dolly Sisters, Paris
The Dolly Sisters wearing creations by Jean Patou in La Valse Lumineuse, Paris En Fleurs, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1925 1925

The Dolly Sisters wearing Lucile gowns in the I Love Thou Lovest number, League of Notions, London, 1921 1921

A Selection of Bicycles, 1888
Engraving of a selection of bicycles on display at the Stanley Show of 1888. In the centre is The Coventry Machinists Companys Coolie Cycle Cab built for the Sultan of Morocco and at bottom left

Pigs Ride in Tandem 1898
Two pigs go for their honeymoon on a tandem bicycle - a comment on the current cycling craze

TARR STEPS
Tarr Steps, a Prehistoric stone bridge over the River Barle, near Dulverton, Somerset, England, said to have been placed there by the Devil to win a bet. Date: circa 1000 BC

Sketch of the Dolly Sisters, Paris
Illustration of the Dolly Sisters by Zig for a promotional leaflet for Paris - New York, Casino de Paris, 1927 1927

Promotional jigsaw, Beechams Pills and Powders. circa 1930s

Hang-glider after taking off from Pedra Bonita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Naumanns Tandem Bicycle - Advertising postcard
Naumanns (of Dresden, Germany) Tandem Bicycle - Advertising postcard Date: circa 1890s

The Humorist - Easter Number front cover, Heath Robinson
Spring Handicaps. Front cover of The Humorist magazine featuring a glorious cartoon by William Heath Robinson showing the chaos created on the roads by spring romances. Date: 1937

Tandem bicycle. 19th century engraving

Fokker V8 German tandem-winged quintupriplane
Fokker V8 German fighter tandem-winged quintupriplane (five wings), a one-off completed in autumn 1917. Its performance was found to be very poor. Date: circa 1917-1918

Buffalo Bill Cody racing in Munich, Germany
William Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917), American soldier, bison hunter and Wild West showman, seen here at Munich, Germany, racing on horseback against the cyclist Fischer

Costume design for the Dolly Sisters
Costume design for a green outfit by Jean Le Seyeux for the Dolly Sisters in A vol d oiseau, Edouard VII Theatre, Paris, 1923 1923

The Humorist Easter Number 1938
The Humorist Easter Number front cover illustrated by William Heath Robinson featuring two exhausted cyclists sleeping off a picnic lunch, unaware that somebody is riding away on their tandem bicycle

A Family On A Bicycle Ride
Valley Stream, New York: April 30, 1962. A family including the baby in the rumble seat go for a bicycle ride

Tandem tricycle / IMechE

Advertising flyer for the Dolly Sisters in Sitting Pretty

The Dolly Sisters, London
The Dolly Sisters in their bridal attire by Paul Poiret from League of Notions, New Oxford Theatre, London, 1921 1921

Bicycle wedding
In Marseille, France, M. Pecolle weds Mlle Latourre on a bicycle built for two

Woman and man riding a tandem (chromolitho)
2817028 Woman and man riding a tandem (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and man riding a tandem)

The Dolly Sisters resting, Paris
The Dolly Sisters with Maurice Chevalier and Yvonne Valle, resting during a perfomance of Paris en Fleurs, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1925 1925

The Dolly Sisters in Paris-New York
The Dolly Sisters in a scene from Paris-New York, Paris, 1927 1927

Dolly Sisters wearing their Ciro pearl costumes
The Dolly Sisters wearing their Ciro pearl in League of Notions, London, 1921 1921

The Dolly Sisters in Oh Look
Sheet music for My Isle of Golden Dreams featuring the Dolly Sisters in Oh Look!, USA, 1918 1918

The Dolly Sisters in the Merry Countess
Sheet music for Tango Dance from The Merry Countess, featuring the Dolly Sisters and Martin Brown, USA, 1912 1912

Victorian Cyclists and Motorists on a Snowy Road
Illustration showing the scene on a British road in the winter, circa 1899. In the foreground cyclists, two on a tandem, can be seen

Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Murren. Tandem paragliders taking in the alpine views over Murren

Advert for Starley Bros. Coventry tandem tricycle 1884
A tricycle made for two. 1884

Bicycle Broadcasting
Washington, D.C.: May 30, 1936 Star NBC sports announcer Jim McGrath and NBC engineer Phil Merryman commandeer a tandem bicycle to be able to announce the 25 mile marathon today in Washington, D.C

BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO. Wood engraving, 1869, American

The Cyclists Camp at Alexandra Park, London, 1884
Engraving showing a series of scenes from the Cyclists Camp, which was held in Alexandra Park, London, in the Summer of 1884

Cycling Past Stonehenge
A man and a woman cycle past Stonehenge on a tandem bicycle

Quadricycle Hose-Carrier
Merryweathers Quadricycle first-aid hose-carrier, consisting of two tandem bicycles suitably connected, between which was a carriage for fire-brigade implements Date: 1895

Comic postcard, Couple riding tandem on a country lane Date: 20th century

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro state, Rio de Janeiro city, the Pedra da Gavea with Sao Conrado beach and the Intercontinental hotel in the foreground and in Tijuca National Park behind

Florida, Boca Raton, Inlet by South Inlet Park Beach, powered parachute

Bicycle built for two 1896
Two young French women riding a tandem. circa 1896

Bhutan, Jakar, two monks playing horns, elevated view
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Young Farmers Club, Fowey, Cornwall. September 1992
Members of Lostwithiel Young Farmers Club took turns on a tandem to collect money for cot death research. The riders rode from Lerryn to Fowey via Lostwithiel, St Blazey and Par

Piasecki H-21B CH-21B Work Horse Model 44
USAF Piasecki H-21B Ch-21B Work Horse Model 44 Parked Date: 1950s

Nicolas Florine Born Nikolay Florin Was an Engineer That?
Nicolas Florine Born Nikolay Florin Was an Engineer That Built This First Tandem Rotor Helicopter in Which He Remained Aloft for 9Mins 58 Seconds in 1933 in Belgium Rhode St Genese 200Hp Date: 1933

Ocean canoeing in Telegraph Cove, British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Canada

Couple on a tandem bicycle

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"Tandem: A Journey Through Time and Adventures" Step back in time to the glitz and glamour of 1920s New York, where the enchanting Dolly Sisters captivated audiences with their dazzling performances. Amidst the bustling city streets, a police officer shares a heartwarming moment with children as they ride a bicycle made for three, spreading joy and laughter. Continental Pneumatic takes center stage with an advert showcasing their innovative tandem bicycles, promising smooth rides and unforgettable adventures. Piece together history with a promotional jigsaw featuring Beechams Pills and Powders, offering relief from ailments while highlighting the joys of riding in tandem. Across the Atlantic in Paris, the Dolly Sisters continue to mesmerize crowds as they grace elegant soirées wearing exquisite Lucile gowns - epitomizing style and sophistication. Transport yourself to 1888 when bicycles were all the rage. A selection of these two-wheeled wonders showcases the evolution of tandems throughout time. Discover Tarr Steps, an ancient clapper bridge nestled amidst picturesque landscapes. Here, nature's beauty intertwines harmoniously with human ingenuity. A sketch captures the essence of Parisian charm as it immortalizes the captivating allure of the Dolly Sisters against this romantic backdrop. Intriguingly unconventional yet undeniably delightful - witness pigs defying expectations by riding in tandem back in 1898. Who knew our four-legged friends could master such coordination? Embark on an exhilarating adventure high above Rio de Janeiro's Pedra Bonita as a hang-glider takes flight after launching from its peak - embracing freedom like never before. Naumanns Tandem Bicycle steals hearts through an advertising postcard that showcases not only its functionality but also its ability to create lasting memories for riders young and old alike. From glamorous showgirls to adorable piglets.