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American League cycles in Pennsylvania Avenue. Mid May 1884
American League cycles in Pennsylvania Avenue. Mid May 1884. Washington. United States. Colored engraving
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Media ID 14318742
© Thaliastock / Mary Evans
Avenue Bicycle Bike Competition Contest Cornet Cycle Cycling Cyclist Pedal Pennsylvania Spectators Sporting Sportsman Velocipede Washington Wheel
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26cm (15.6" x 10.2")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving depicts an exciting moment in the history of American cycling, as the Mid May 1884 American League Cycle Races unfolded on the picturesque Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. The 19th century scene is filled with the vibrant energy of the era, as men and women enthusiastically engage in the burgeoning sport of cycling. In the foreground, a group of cyclists, dressed in contemporary attire, are poised at the starting line of the race. Their bicycles, a mix of high-wheel velocipedes and ordinary bikes, are meticulously arranged, ready for the contest to begin. Spectators, both men and women, are gathered around the racecourse, some leaning in for a closer look, while others are seen cheering and waving handkerchiefs in support of their favorite riders. A lone cornet player stands at the ready, signaling the imminent start of the race. The anticipation in the air is palpable, as the cyclists prepare to pedal their way through the historic streets of the nation's capital. The scene is a testament to the growing popularity of cycling as a sport and a means of transportation in the United States during the late 19th century. This engraving, a fascinating glimpse into the past, offers a unique perspective on the ancient art of cycling and the excitement it generated during its early days in America.
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