Antique 1890s 5 A.M. Pump Club Cycling Caricature Bartholomay Brewing Signed Van

Antique 1890s 5 A.M. Pump Club Cycling Caricature Bartholomay Brewing Signed Van

Rare antique humorous cycling club caricature titled “The 5 A.M. Pump Club,” showing a group of elaborately dressed wheelmen gathered to decide the admission of two new members, Wilber and Kniskern. Several men are individually identified on their clothing, including Ansley, Sebastian, Cook, Heusner, King, Jerome and Stone, with another name appearing to read Deering or Beering. The scene includes early bicycles, beer mugs and Bartholomay brewery railroad cars in the background. Signed “VAN” at lower right. Artist and exact club affiliation remain unidentified.

Condition
Antique condition with substantial foxing, spotting, toning and discoloration throughout. Edge and corner wear with losses, including a chipped upper right corner. Long diagonal tear at lower right extending into the caption area. Additional small tears and age wear. Unrestored and sold as found.

Size
Approximately 13.5 x 14 inches

Materials
Paper or cardstock

Colors
Sepia, brown, black, cream

Estimated Age
1890s–Early 1900s

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