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Bicycle, black metal frame, painted black and yellow. The bicycle maker plate reads; Js Robinson, 65 Grafton Street / Dublin, and, possibly, The Polytechnic. Velocipede type, also called a 'boneshaker'. Remains of saddle present. Handlebars lean forwards, and attached directly to the back wheel. Wooden peddles attached to front wheel. irin rims iron wheels. 19th century. A record has been found for the marriage of James Robinson of 65 Grafton Street and Elizabeth Anne Taylor of 1 Harrington Street on 13 May 1868 at St Peter's Church of Ireland, Dublin. This may be the maker or the maker's family.;

Object Number:
HH:Temp.2000.6382


Institution:
NMI


Date:
18001900


Creator:
Robinson, James


Place of production:
65 Grafton Street (Dublin 2)


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