Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1973.111.001 |
Object Name |
Bicycle, Stationary |
Title |
Buffalo Home Trainer (1886 Patent) |
Lexicon category |
10: Unclassifiable Artifacts |
Date |
1886 patent |
Made |
Unknown |
Place of Origin |
United States of America |
Description |
A cast iron stationary pedalled exercising machine, from the late 19th-century. This is a very heavy cast iron metal item. The casted lettering says "BUFFALO / HOME TRAINER / PAT'D JAN 19.86" [1886] The lettering is present on the two wheel areas. The round base has four holes for bolting it securely to the floor for stability. There is a metal seat (shaped like a bicycle saddle). There are two handle grips, and two metal foot pedals. "456" is also emboss-cast on the wheel areas. There is a non-original black paint finish on it now. |
Makers mark |
The casted lettering says "BUFFALO / HOME TRAINER / PAT'D JAN 19.86" [1886] The lettering is present on the two wheel areas. |
Provenance |
The patent date on this "Buffalo Home Trainer" device is January 19, 1886. Last owned by George Dillane McLauchlan of Owen Sound, Grey County (b.1874 - d. 1967). In his youth he was very sports-minded, and he also was involved with the local militia. |
Collection |
Sporting & Recreational Equipment, 19th-c Collection |
Material |
Iron/Metal |
Dimensions |
H-40 W-17.5 D-26 inches |
Found |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
People |
McLauchlan, George D. |
Subjects |
Exercise equipment & supplies |