Johnny Berry Bicycle

Made:
1951 in Rusholme
1948 Johnny Berry bicycle made for Hazel Barnes 1948 Johnny Berry bicycle made for Hazel Barnes

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1948 Johnny Berry bicycle made for Hazel Barnes
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1948 Johnny Berry bicycle made for Hazel Barnes
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Johnny Berry bicycle made for Hazel Barnes, a member of Withington Wheelers, 1951. Serial number 511379.

From Pedal Power exhibition: Johnny Berry made more than 1,300 bicycles in his career. His bikes were in high demand and clients included World Champion, Reg Harris. Customers had to join a two year waiting list to get their hands on one of his prestigious machines.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
Y2009.24
Materials:
metal (unknown), rubber (unidentified), textile, paint, leather and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 980 mm x 440 mm x 1650 mm, 17 kg
type:
bicycle
credit:
Gift of Hazel Barnes

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