Summary
Alternative Name(s): Ordinary
High wheel bicycle, made circa 1872 in the workshop of John James, blacksmith & coachbuilder, Ballarat East. Used for racing and leisure.
Physical Description
Bicycle made from iron painted black with large front wheel and small rear wheel. Both wheels have metal rims and no tyres. It has wooden handle bars and a wooden seat with a curved piece of metal for suspension.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Joseph James, 19 May 1932
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Maker
Mr John James, Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia, circa 1872
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Inscriptions
On front wheel, stamped: ' BBH4 '.
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Overall Dimensions
730 mm (Width), 2035 mm (Depth), 1440 mm (Height)
Diameter of large wheel at front: 1270mm.
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