{"product_id":"1899-ad-columbia-bevel-gear-chainless-bicycle-pope-vedettes-hartfords-pricing-082311-cm1-056","title":"1899 Ad Columbia Bevel Gear Chainless Bicycle Pope Vedettes Hartfords CM1","description":"This is an original 1899 black and white print ad for the Columbia bevel-gear chainless bicycles, models 57 and 58 by the Pope Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut.  \u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 112+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some heavy 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 5.25 x 4 inches; 13 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: Hartfords, Vendettes Antique Advertising\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCM1A3C99 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33541399569,"sku":"082311_CM1_056","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/CM1_056_c38826c8-602a-4186-9a83-dc49666aeea2.jpg?v=1571709311","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1899-ad-columbia-bevel-gear-chainless-bicycle-pope-vedettes-hartfords-pricing-082311-cm1-056","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}