"An old Falkirk worthy"

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1895
 Description
An old man with white beard, James Robertson from Laurieston, sits on one of his home made bicycles. He is wearing a Tam-o'-Shanter, jacket and striped trousers The bike is driven by pedals acting directly on the front wheel. The wheels have metal tyres. There are no brakes other than the pedals.
Buildings (possibly the rear of Mary Street, Laurieston, where he lived) in background, black dog to the left of the picture.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Mungo Buchanan Photographic Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Circa 1895
Subject person
Subject notes
The modern bicycle with the pedal crank at the bottom of the frame driving the rear wheel through gears and chain was introduced in 1888, when metal that was strong and light enough became available. The bike shown here is of an much earlier design and was home-made.
Accession number
P05453

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