Horsman Bicycles (1882) Catalog

Summary Title: E. I. Horsman, Manufacturer of the Horsman Bicycle Scroll down to see thumbnails of selected catalog pages. What sold: Highwheels by Horsman and Columbia, child's tricycle, bicycle sundries (cyclometers, stands, clothing, etc), and sporting goods (tennis, boxing, exercise machines) When: 1882 Where: New York Pages: 24 (not counting cover) Other: Includes a 21st century biography of E. I. Horsman written by and used with the permission of Don Jensen, author of The Collector's Guide to Horsman Dolls 1865-1950. Don's website is www.horsmandolls.com. Where to get: I no longer sell this (or any other) catalog. I've donated my remaining stock to the Wheelmen; contact the Wheelmen (website is at www.thewheelmen.org) to see if they have any remaining.

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Page 3 The front cover shows a cut of the Horsman bicycle The inside front cover contains Don Jensen's biography of E. I. Horsman, with a picture of E. I. Horsman and of the William Street building (the address of Horsman Bicycles). Page 1 is an illustrated title page for the catalog. Page 2 contains the welcome text, advising the potential customer to place their order early to insure they'll have a wheel in time for the riding season. It also contains the instruction for ordering items from the catalog. Page 3 (shown; compare the original to the reprint) introduces the Horsman bicycle. Page 4 illustrates and describes the Mustang bicycle. Page 8 Page 5 illustrates and describes the Otto, a wooden wheeled bicycle in youth sizes. It also has the Mustang price listing. Page 6 contains the price list for the Otto, in both wooden wheel and steel wheel versions. It also describes the Special Columbia. Page 7 illustrates the Special Columbia and contains the Special's price list. Page 8 (shown; compare the original to the reprint) illustrates and describes the Expert Columbia. Page 11 Page 9 has the Expert Columbia price list, and illustrates the Standard Columbia. Page 10 contains the Standard Columbia price lists, and the price list of Horsman replacement parts. Page 11 (shown; compare the original to the reprint) illustrates and describes the Diamond H Tricycle, a smaller machine intended for girls. Page 12 finishes the price list to the Diamond H Tricycle. It discusses Horsman's repair department, and introduces the Bicycle Sundries. Has an illustration of The Ritchie cyclometer. Page 14 Page 13 illustrates two cyclometers (Excelsion and McDonnell) and two alarms (bells). Page 14 (shown; compare the original to the reprint) Illustrates and describes the Horsman Lamp and the Acme Stand. Page 15 illustrates and describes two bags (one is the M. I. P. bag), a cap, and belt. Page 16 lists prices for oil cans, wrenches, bicycle hose (stockings), shoes, and leggings. Three smaller illustrations are on this page. Page 20 Page 17 lists prices for shirts, knee pants, and other sundries (bells, oil, locks, etc.). Page 18 lists prices for whistles, then lists the prices for bicycle sundries (bags, pedals, saddles, etc). Page 19 describes and illustrates Indian Clubs, Dumb Bells, and Ten Pins and Balls for Bowling alleys. Non-illustrated items include Iron Quoits, and exercising rings. Page 20 (shown;compare the original to the reprint) illustrates and describes the Horsman boxing gloves, and also the Eureka Home Rowing machine. Page 23 Page 21 Illustrates and describes the "Judd's Columbia Parlor Exercice and Rowing Machine", and also the "Instaneous Doorway Gymnasium" Page 22 is a full page illustrated ad for Horsman Tennis sets, with other sporting goods mentioned. Page 23 (shown; compare the original to the reprint) describes the Horsman Regulation Tennis Balls; it illustrates three Tennis bats (ie, racquets). Page 24 describes 12 different Horsman Lawn Tennis sets Inside back cover contains testimonials about Horsman Tennis supplies. Outside back cover states that Horsman is a New York Agent of Columbia.