William H. Bradley (1868-1962) Victor Bicycles.... Lot 9

William H. Bradley (1868-1962) Victor Bicycles. 1895. SIZE: 13 1/8 x 40 1/2 in./33.3 x 101.8 cm PRINTER: J. Ottmann, New York DESCRIPTION: Bradley produced at least half a dozen designs for this brand of bicycle; this elongated version is quite rare. As always, the floral ornamentation is profuse and meticulously executed, and the width of the border makes it stand out so much stronger. Victor was the brand name of manufacturer A. H. Overman of Chicopee, Massachusetts, who started making bicycles in 1887. This poster was exhibited in "L'Affiche au 20e Siècle" at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in 1985. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles; American)