You might think this bicycle doesn't have a caring owner, though as it was parked in 'museum village' Orvelte it is likely that the bicycle isn't meant anymore for daily use.
I think you're right. There is so much rust on the bike, the wheels probably don't turn anymore. But it's a good example as to what "regular" bikes from 40-50 years ago looked like.
In that case the museum have got it wrong - in the past people took very good care of their bikes as they were a big investment and often their only form of transport; in the village where I grew up it was not unusual for people to keep their bicycles in the front-room of their house, a room that was otherwise only used on Sundays and at Christmas.
Prachtig dorp Orvelte, ik herkende direct de foto. Grappig!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI think you're right. There is so much rust on the bike, the wheels probably don't turn anymore. But it's a good example as to what "regular" bikes from 40-50 years ago looked like.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNice touch.
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...now it's decoration. Are wooden shoes stored outside or are they for decoration?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHi Tom, as these particular ones look so clean I think they are for decoration as well.
VerwijderenLovely photo!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHave a great week
Warm regards
Maria
Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco
A rusty bike make for a great photo. I like it resting against the brick building, it looks good there. Nice photo!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenEcht een museumfiets.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt's the wooden shoes that particularly draw my eye.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe bike has a nice big basket. I like the wooden shoes too!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVery picturesque, anyway...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenPrachtig schilderachtig plaatje Marleen, zo lekker Hollands.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGroet kees.
Muito bonita esta fotografia.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Een Hollands plaatje, klompen en een fiets :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIn that case the museum have got it wrong - in the past people took very good care of their bikes as they were a big investment and often their only form of transport; in the village where I grew up it was not unusual for people to keep their bicycles in the front-room of their house, a room that was otherwise only used on Sundays and at Christmas.
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