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Illustration of a wintertime scene with small house or cottage by a body of water. There are al…
Ride the Comet, the best bicycle in the market
Illustration of a wintertime scene with small house or cottage by a body of water. There are almost bare trees, and some evergreens surrounding the house and smoke coming out of the chimney.

Ride the Comet, the best bicycle in the market

DateApproximately 1896
Names
Alternate Title
  • Ride the Comet, the best bicycle in the market
FormatEphemera
Medium
Dimensions7 cm x 10.3 cm (2 3/4 in. x 4 1/16 in.)
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberCA-1896-COMET-BICYCLES-2-VS
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyEast-west streetTemperance Street
GeographyNeighbourhoodFinancial District
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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