1900 Ad Rambler Bicycle Fashion Cycle Gormully Jeffery - ORIGINAL LHJ4

This is a small original 1900 black and white print ad for Rambler bicycles from Gormully and Jeffery. The ad features an image of a young man in plaid pants and a fashionable overcoat.

CONDITION

This 111+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 2.25 x 3.75 inches; 6 x 10 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Rambler Bicycle.

The Rambler Bicycle was manufactured from 1878 to 1900 by the Gormully and Jeffery Manufacturing Company in Chicago. This bike brand was created by Thomas B. Jeffery who later built the Rambler Automobile.

In 1897, Jeffery built his first car which sat on bicycle wheels. Three years later, when his Rambler Runabout was well received at auto shows, Jeffery sold his bicycle company and went on to build the Rambler Model A in 1901.

The Rambler Bicycle went on to be built by the the American Bicycle Company after purchasing Gormully and Jeffery in 1900.

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Keywords specific to this image: Wheel, Clipper, Chainless Bicycle, N. Franklin St, Chicago, Illinois Vintage Advertising

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