I don't know how old these children tricycles are. My wildest guess is that they are from the late 19th or early 20th centuries. Considering their age, I could not help but marveled at their condition. Except for the missing rubber tires, everything else seems to be intact and in their original condition, including the paint.
These tricycles could very well be museum pieces, but they are not. They are part of a private collection of old bicycles and tricycles owned by a member of Bandung's Paguyuban Sepeda Baheula (old bicycle community). These old tricycles together with quite a number of old bicycles are part of the exhibits that Paguyuban Sepeda Baheula displayed at Braga Fest last December.
It was already dark when I discovered these tricycles, so I had to use flash light to photograph them - something that I usually avoid in my photographic practice unless it is necessary and unavoidable.
You are right, they should be in a museum. Wonderful tricycles!
ReplyDeleteLike JM said should be in a museum but at least someone still like to keep the tricycles nicely for exhibit.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry sir.
ReplyDeleteI didn't check my blog last 2 weeks.
I'm very happy for that.
but I really need your help sir.
by the way, nice tricycles!
I understand about the flashlight but sometimes a necessary evil. You have used so wisely though. These are so cute and should surely be in a museum somewhere.
ReplyDeleteYou manage to find the most interesting and unusual subjects for your posts. Bandung seems to have a lot to offer, but you are to be commended for finding it Eki..
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