Boston Daily Globe Obituary for Inventor Sylvester H. Roper, June 2, 1896
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Sylvester Roper built steam carriages and motorcycles during the latter half of the nineteenth century. His vehicles were not considered practical but became popular attractions at circuses and fairs. Roper had a heart attack at age 73 while riding one of his steam motorcycles. His death made front-page news in Boston, where he lived and worked.
Sylvester Roper built steam carriages and motorcycles during the latter half of the nineteenth century. His vehicles were not considered practical but became popular attractions at circuses and fairs. Roper had a heart attack at age 73 while riding one of his steam motorcycles. His death made front-page news in Boston, where he lived and worked.
Artifact
Stat (Copy)
Subject Date
02 June 1896
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2011.0.26.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Reprographic processes
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 in
Width: 9.5 in
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