Picture St. Marys

Clifton Brown with Penny Farthing

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
This photo shows Clifton Brown, a St. Marys mayor, on his high-wheeler or Penny Farthing bicycle in a parade. He is putting on a demonstration/performance at a Homecoming parade in St. Marys in 1978.

The Penny Farthing was purchased by his father, John Brown, who rode it until he was well into his 70's. Clifton Brown also became well known for riding the Penny Farthing. It is now part of the collection at the St. Marys Museum.
Notes
Photo is in good condition but is dirty and worn around the edges.
Date of Original
1978
Dimensions
Width: 15.2 cm
Height: 16.9 cm
Image Dimensions
Image Width: 14.2cm
Image Height: 15.9cm
Subject(s)
Personal Name(s)
Clifton Brown
Local identifier
2268ph
Collection
St. Marys Museum Photo Collection
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.25009 Longitude: -81.13304
Copyright Statement
Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.
Recommended Citation
"Clifton Brown with Penny Farthing" St. Marys Museum, 2268ph.
Location of Original
R. Lorne Eedy Archives
Terms of Use
Reproduction of digital objects is restricted to fair use for personal study or research; any other use must be done with permission of copyright holder.
Reproduction Notes
This image is a watermarked low resolution reproduction. High resolution images are available at the St. Marys Museum for a fee.
Contact
St. Marys Museum
Email:museum@town.stmarys.on.ca
Website:
Agency street/mail address:

177 Church Street South,

P.O. Box 998,

St. Marys, Ontario.

N4X 1B6

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