Circa 1905. "Roller skating -- young man on bicycle skates." Photoprint by Hall; George Grantham Bain Collection. View ... Charles Choubersky (1835-1891) invented the first "bicycle roller skates".
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DANGER WILL ROBINSON! Imagine trying to ride that bicycle on those icy streets.
Alternative explanation They don't open ... Steel Beauty Looks to be a late 1930's Wards Hawthorn bicycle with a New Departure two speed rear hub.
Vachonesque! Before ...