Antique Cabinet Card C F Copeland Woman Bicycle Bike Skirt Hat Somerville

Antique Cabinet Card C F Copeland Woman Bicycle Bike Skirt Hat Somerville

This rare antique cabinet card captures a stylish woman posed with her bicycle in late 19th-century Somerville. The subject is dressed in a tailored riding skirt and a sophisticated hat, reflecting the burgeoning independence of the era’s female cyclists.

C.F. Copeland expertly framed this studio portrait, highlighting the intricate details of the bike and the subject's poised posture. It is a quintessential piece for collectors of cycling history and Victorian-era portraiture.

A remarkable glimpse into the cycling culture of Somerville through the lens of Copeland.