ELECTRIC WHEELMEN BICYCLE CLUB OF READING, PA SOUVENIR RIBBON BADGE C. 1896 FIRST ANNUAL RACE MEET.
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Starting Bid:
$118.00
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
7" tall conjoined ribbons with top reverse holding a cloth square anchoring an 1896 style safety pin. The maroon and orange fabrics are each printed with the words and simulated fringe in bright silver. Ribbon is undated but the Reading Times for September 28, 1896 reports the previous Saturday over 2,500 people "many of them ladies" were attracted to the "Electric Wheelmen's Races". Back of maroon ribbon has .5"spot of old scrapbook paper residue, rest Exc. Rare. See lots 527 and 530 for Reading, Pa. items.
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