1888 Safety Bicycle & Chain Drive Patent Tee — Graphite Charcoal

U.S. Patent No. 378,253 • Velocipede Chain Drive

1888 Safety Bicycle & Chain Drive Patent Tee

$32.00Heavyweight Garment-Dyed • Graphite Charcoal • Size S
Edition MediumArchival Apparel Tee

Restored from Sheet 1 of Emmit G. Latta’s February 21, 1888 U.S. Patent No. 378,253 for the chain-driven safety velocipede. Combines the side elevation of the diamond-truss frame, tangent-spoked wheels, coil-sprung saddle, and rear-wheel sprocket drive (Fig. 1) with the overhead steering and drivetrain alignment plan (Fig. 2).

Historical Reference:Emmit G. Latta, "Velocipede" — U.S. Patent No. 378,253 (Feb. 21, 1888)
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1. Shirt WeightHeavyweight (6.1 oz)
2. Garment ColorGraphite Charcoal
3. SizeS – 2XL (2XL +$2.00)
Heavyweight Garment-Dyed MeasurementsPre-Shrunk US Cotton

Relaxed boxy fit. 100% ring-spun US cotton (6.1 oz) with a topstitched classic-width rib collar and twill-taped neck and shoulders. Garment-dyed for virtually zero shrinkage.

SizeChest WidthBody Length
S 18.25"26.6"
M 20.25"28"
L 22"29.4"
XL 24"30.75"
2XL (+$2.00)26"31.6"
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