Simplex Bicycle Factory Amsterdam

Ferdinand Hart Nibbrig, 1897

In a flat polder landscape, so suitable for cycling, a cross-section of the Dutch population rides by on a bicycle, from constable to farmer and postman. An upper middle class lady, profession unknown, is also cycling along. The bicycle became established in the Netherlands from around 1900 among broad sections of the population. Bicycles are for everyone is the message of this advertising poster of bicycle manufacturer Simplex.

  • Artwork typeposter
  • Object numberRP-P-1912-2410
  • Dimensionsheight 1820 mm x width 650 mm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Simplex Bicycle Factory Amsterdam

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1912-2410

  • Description

    Affiche voor Simplex rijwielen


Creation

  • Creation

    designer: Ferdinand Hart Nibbrig

  • Dating

    1897

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    height 1820 mm x width 650 mm


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