The Donaldson Bicycle Lithos for the Season of 1896 – Antique Wall Art
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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Few images capture their era like this historic image of The Donaldson Bicycle Lithos for the Season of 1896. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
The Donaldson Bicycle Lithos for the Season of 1896
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Issued for the 1896 season, the Donaldson lithographs capture a moment when the bicycle was shifting from novelty to everyday transport. Color lithography was the leading advertising medium of the day, and makers relied on bold, large-format prints like these to reach a public newly eager to ride. The 1890s also brought cycling clubs, growing numbers of women on wheels, and rapid improvements in the safety bicycle, so the images offer a useful window onto the fashions and leisure habits of the period.
| Original scan | 5,100 × 3,468 px · prints to 17 × 12 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 08976u |
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