Historical Indulgences

ca. 1870-90, [cabinet card, portrait of a gentleman on his high wheel bicycle]

via Stereographica, Antique Photographica

• July 25 2012 | 66 Notes - Read More →
• Tags: vintagehistoryportraitblack and whitealbumencabinet cardbicyclebikingbikesport

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    I used to have a bike like dis, and it disappeared and i wish I still had it because it’s so cool.

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