BICYCLE, Womens', black, Royal Fongers Bicycle Factory.

T1984.120

Womens' '28 inch' faded black painted Royal Fongers Bicycle Factory bicycle with full steel mud guards, steel sheet rear wheel cover, carrier, inoperative chromed 'Empo' front and rear lights, back pedal brakes, chromed metal bell, shiny black plastic chain cover and black vinyl panniers. Frame has low curved cross bar, faded remains of green pinstriping decorative trim, faded Fongers transfer on front of steering tube and is stamped with serial No. 481772 at top of seat tube. Corroded chrome upright handle bars and wheel rims. Brown rubber? split designed 'HYGIA No. 7 wetting gedeponeerd' sprung seat. Rear wheel cover is stamped with 'OOTROOT/ No. 42394'. Corroded Western Australian bicycle number plate: '14663' attached underneath frame down tube. Vinyl chain cover , panniers and bell not original.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: T1984.120
Accession Date: 22 Aug 1984
Credit: Mr H. Vaanholt

Material

Metal0 - Whole
Rubber/Natural Resin0 - Whole
Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer0 - Whole
Glass0 - Whole

Measurement

height1200mmOverall height.
length1870mmOverall length.
width500mmOverall width.

 

 

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