Uncle Sam Wants YOU on a National Bicycle — 1896

by Paula Bosse

“A National Rider Never Changes His Mount.” (Click the ad below to see Uncle Sam pedaling patriotically in a larger image.)

Happy 4th of July!

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National Bicycle ad is from The Referee and Cycle Trade Journal (1896-97).

Color image from Pinterest.

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