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Ride a Stearns and be content, 1896 (litho)
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Ride a Stearns and be content, 1896 (litho)
7319903 Ride a Stearns and be content, 1896 (litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising Stearns bicycles, showing a woman cyclist.)
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19th Century Fashion Advertisement Poster Advertising Poster Advertising Sign Advertistment Bicycle Bicycles Bicyle Bicyles Bike Bike Ride Bikes Biking Cycling Cyclist Movie Poster Penfield Edward 1866 1925 Posters Womenfolk 19th Mode Advertizing Lithos
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This lithograph from 1896, titled "Ride a Stearns and be content" captures the essence of early cycling culture in North America. Created by renowned illustrator Edward Penfield, this poster was an advertisement for Stearns bicycles, showcasing a stylish woman cyclist. The image depicts a profile portrait of the cyclist, exuding confidence and grace as she rides her bicycle. Dressed in fashionable 19th-century attire, complete with a hat and elegant clothes, she embodies the spirit of freedom and independence that came with this new mode of transportation. Penfield's use of color adds vibrancy to the lithograph, highlighting both the beauty of the woman and her surroundings. The bold colors draw attention to the advertisement while also reflecting the energy and excitement associated with cycling as a sport. This artwork not only serves as an effective promotional tool but also provides insight into societal norms and fashion trends during this period. It represents how bicycles were becoming more accessible to women at that time, allowing them greater mobility and opportunities for recreation. Preserved in private collection today but originally part of Library of Congress archives, this print is not just a piece of commercial art; it is a historical artifact that encapsulates an era when bicycles revolutionized transportation and empowered individuals like never before.
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