This isn’t the first, nor will it be the last, time I post some historic cycling images. These were found on The Photography Society of Canada’s website and accompany a brief essay by Lorne Shields.

Above is a factory image from Geneva, Ohio. It’s pretty fitting of the current “factory tour” trend. While fascinating, it pales in comparison to some very odd images of children and bicycles and one of General Tom Thumb and his wife. To minimize “weirdness” I’ve also selected a few tobacco cards.

Enjoy.

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