Black and white photograph of a woman wearing a black Edwardian outfit (possibly bloomers) balancing on a bicycle with the caption "Miss Harwood - second in six days' race at Royal Aquarium" Photo by H R Gibbs.
Black and white photograph of a woman standing next to a bicycle, holding it by the handlebars, wearing a dark blouse and bloomers and a pale cummerbund and sash with ribbons at her elbows and kneesand a posy of. flowers at her collar. The photograph is captioned "Miss Gambley - Lady Rider at Olympia"
A double portrait black and white photograpgh. On the left is a woman seated on her bicycle wearing a dark blouse and breeches with black stockings and a brooch at her neck. The photograph is captioned Mdlle Lisette, French Lady Champion. On the right is a woman also seated on her bicycle wearing a pale jacket and matching breeches or bloomers with a white short underneath. She also has black stockings and wears a small straw boater on her head. This photograph is captioned "Miss Grace, English Lady Champion". Both photographs are captioned "Professional Lady Cyclists"
Black and white photograph of a woman seated on her bicycle wearing a dark bouse or jacket with white sleeves and a white sailor collar. She is also wearing a medal in the shape of a cross. the photograph is captioned "Miss Frankie Nelson Professional Lady Champion of America"
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