August 11, 1896 was a busy day for bicycles at the US patent office.

[New Mexico Brant]

The following only represent about half of the bicycle patents that were issued that day....

 

[New Mexico Brant]

So does anyone own one of the "badges" with the big-headed man??

 

[barracuda]

So does anyone own one of the "badges" with the big-headed man??

That's a campaign button for William McKinley.

 

[Iverider]

I used to have a single toe clip like that.

 

[hellobuddy]

the late '90's were a very busy time in the bicycle industry
that bamboo frame is one expensive bicycle today

 

[catfish]

Cool!