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Labor is one of several marques which were part of the Paris based Gentil Groupe (Gentil acquired a number of marques during the interwar period)

here is an image showing some of the Groupe headplates -

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this example done in lugless construction is dated by owner as "1920's" -

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a good deal of information here; examples, photos, posters and even an image of Major Taylor competing on one -



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Edmond Gentil didn't acquire Labor until 1908.
The first time the badge featuring the 'Bridge' design appears is on the cover of their 1909 catalogue.
Prior to this date 'Cycles Labor' featured a script style badge as shown here.....
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