Tag: A Social History of the Bicycle

  • A Social History of the Bicycle as Depicted on Real Photo Post Cards

    A Social History of the Bicycle as Depicted on Real Photo Post Cards

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    Which came first, the postcard or the bicycle? It does not matter for it seems like they were made for each other. Bicycles on real-photo postcards has been a popular topic for over forty years. Postcard History welcomes, Gerry Biron, a new contributor who seems to have his handlebars pointed where bicycles join postcards.

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Kyle Jolliffe
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The 1939 New York World’s Fair honored innovation and progress. It showcased technologies and visions for the future. The fair’s theme, “The World of Tomorrow,” highlighted advancements in transportation, communication, and architecture. Postcards were a big part of the celebration.

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