Velo

1894 · 132896 — Adelaide: Unknown Photographer 1894. Adelaide Unknown Photographer 1894. An original gelatin silver photograph visible image size 395 × 540 mm mounted with a captioned mat and behind glass with gilt fillets in a vintage carved wooden frame external dimensions 645 × 800 mm with a metal title-label screwed to the front of the top edge. The photograph is a little silvered-out and lightly foxed; the mount has slight surface loss to silverfish and a few tiny marks; gilt fillets a little chipped; the frame is a little rubbed; overall an impressive presentation. The members of the club are posed in a studio setting behind two bicycles lying down with front wheels crossed the club flag draped over them. All 31 of those featured in the photograph are identified: not least are J. Michie MB Honorary Surgeon and Rev. J. Sunter BA Vice-President. The Fauser family are well-represented: there's J. Fauser Vice-Captain U. Fauser and his wife Mrs U. Fauser. She is front and centre behind the bikes along with Miss E.A. Manners resplendent in their smart leather riding gloves. Unknown Photographer] unknown