Poster, Samuel Cody, Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely rare promotional poster for Cody's Wild West performing days dated 1895. As one of the main attractions during his Wild West Show's European tour, Cody cashed in on the bicycle craze of the 1890s with a series of races pitting him and his horsemanship against famous cyclists. This poster promotes one such race at the Velodrome d'Hiver near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Approx. 37ins. x 50ins
Picture No
13810396
Media ID
45808026
Size
3024px x 4032px
(4.8MB)
Credit
© Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. / Mary Evans
Source
Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. photograph - Sale on 19th November 2022
Date
1895
