Bicycle, Penny Farthing

Production date
19th Century
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Object Detail

Description

Penny farthing bicycle, 19th century. Metal construction with leather covered seat. Large front wheel with small rear wheel, wooden handle bars and wooden block pedals. Originally used in Waimea West.

Object type

transportation equipment

Other name and type

Common: bike

Subject category

Transportation

Accession number

A2980

Other reference numbers

EC.105.70

Collection type

Domestic and Technical General

Colours

Subject Auto Tags

Bicycle wheel Bicycle part Bicycle Bicycle tire Spoke Vehicle Bicycle accessory Wheel Rim Bicycle frame

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