Julian Shapiro wrote:
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In any case it gives me an excuse to post the link. digitalgallery.nypl.org
The interface isn't great and it's a bit slow - I think because of the piece
in the NY Times today. But do a search for "bicycle" and there a many nice
vintage images including the cigarette cards like one the BVVW guys have
adopted. There's a nice card of a "path racer". Can someone ID it?
http://tinyurl.com/
+++++++++++++++++ Funny thing. Last weekend I replaced the folding attic stairs, which meant I had to go up there and browse. Sure 'nuff, I stumbled on a framed set of 18 Players Bicycle cards (1939). Will bring them to Cirque (if I remember!).
harvey sachs mcLean VA where it was <20F this AM. Drove the first 3 (hilly) mi, then got my fingers cold under lobster claw gloves AND mitten shells, riding the 73 Raleigh Competition fixed gear on the rather flat 5.5 miles to the office.