Antique 1890s 5 A.M. Pump Club Cycling Caricature Bartholomay Brewing Signed VanRare antique humorous cycling club caricature titled “The 5 A.M. Pump Club,” showing a group of elaborately dressed wheelmen gathered to decide the admission of two new members, Wilber and Kniskern. Several men are individually identified on their clothing, including Ansley, Sebastian, Cook, Heusner, King, Jerome and Stone, with another name appearing to read Deering or Beering. The scene includes early bicycles, beer mugs and Bartholomay brewery railroad cars in the background. Signed “VAN” at lower right. Artist and exact club affiliation remain unidentified.Condition
Antique condition with substantial foxing, spotting, toning and discoloration throughout. Edge and corner wear with losses, including a chipped upper right corner. Long diagonal tear at lower right extending into the caption area. Additional small tears and age wear. Unrestored and sold as found.Size
Approximately 13.5 x 14 inchesMaterials
Paper or cardstockColors
Sepia, brown, black, creamEstimated Age
1890s–Early 1900sDisclaimer: AI-generated images may appear at the end of the photo lineup for styling purposes only and may not exactly represent the item. Photos of the actual item are included. Vintage pieces may show age—please review all photos and details carefully.
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