{"product_id":"1895-ad-columbia-bicycles-plate-bikes-pope-hand-cycles-original-advertising-075750-tfo1-198","title":"1895 Ad Columbia Bicycles Plate Bikes Pope Hand Cycles - ORIGINAL TFO1","description":"This is a smile original 1895 black and white print ad for Columbia Bicycles from the Pope Mfg. Co. \n\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 116+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No tears. No water damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Print Ad; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 2.5 x 3.75 inches; 6 x 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColumbia Bicycles, Pope Manufacturing.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlbert Augustus Pope, of the Pope Manufacturing Company, founded the Columbia Cycle Company in Hartford, Connecticut. Pope gained a great fortune early on by purchasing Pierre LallementÕs original bicycle patent. Thereafter, Pope actively and aggressively pursued the rights to as many bicycle patents as possible, thus limiting other American bicycle manufacturerÕs abilities to make a profit. Pope also invented ball bearings in all moving parts of the bicycles, as well as hollow steel tubes used in the cycleÕs frame. He invested much of his time in promoting the bicycle industry, through clubs, races and more. In 1878, the company introduced the Columbia High Wheeler bicycle. Until 1896, The Pope Manufacturing Company was the leader amongst United States bicycle producers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInteresting Advertising Fact:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Columbia Cycle Company was the first transportation company to utilize the Art Nouveau style in its advertising. Upon its great success, other transportation companies quickly followed suit.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eCopyright 2016, Period Paper LLC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image:  Antique Advertising\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTFO1A11C95 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33549118993,"sku":"075750_TFO1_198","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/TFO1_198_adf664a4-1c5e-4a27-a65d-e28b90134f96.jpg?v=1571709617","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1895-ad-columbia-bicycles-plate-bikes-pope-hand-cycles-original-advertising-075750-tfo1-198","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}