Post by MCDemuth on Nov 28, 2018 20:47:07 GMT
Here's 'The Family Bicycle,' with a sewing machine included for dear old Mom. Invented by Charles Steinlauf in 1939 so the whole family can get out and enjoy some family exercise and catch up on some sewing, too.
Here's an activity that the whole family can enjoy on a nice Sunday afternoon. This peddling design was know as the 'Goofybike.' It first appeared in the 1930s on the streets of Chicago and was designed by one, Charles Steinlauf. Kinda of a hipster of the day, Steinlauf was known for building strange bikes and exhibiting them on the Chicago city streets. The amazing thing was, Steinlauf's crazy bike designs actually worked!
Why the Goofybike never took off is anyone's guess. Surely a carnation of this would've popped up at Burning Man by now? Note that 'mom' role in this family biking excursion is taking part in sewing while the rest of the family peddles away and powers the device - because, apparently, that's what women did back in the 1930s.
historydaily.org/54-rare-historical-photos/14
Here's an activity that the whole family can enjoy on a nice Sunday afternoon. This peddling design was know as the 'Goofybike.' It first appeared in the 1930s on the streets of Chicago and was designed by one, Charles Steinlauf. Kinda of a hipster of the day, Steinlauf was known for building strange bikes and exhibiting them on the Chicago city streets. The amazing thing was, Steinlauf's crazy bike designs actually worked!
Why the Goofybike never took off is anyone's guess. Surely a carnation of this would've popped up at Burning Man by now? Note that 'mom' role in this family biking excursion is taking part in sewing while the rest of the family peddles away and powers the device - because, apparently, that's what women did back in the 1930s.
historydaily.org/54-rare-historical-photos/14
ROTFWL!
