Page 2 titled “Introductory” provides what is surprising information disproving the assumption that the Davis Sewing Machine Company started making bicycles in 1892 soon after the Davis Sewing Machine Company moved from Watertown, New York to Dayton. It states, “When the Dayton Bicycle was presented to public favor by its manufacturers, in the early part of the season of 1895 . . .”
So apparently the first year of Dayton bicycles was 1895, not 1892.
Models
Model A – Roadster – Price: $100 ($3,933)*
Model B – Roadster – Price: $100 ($3,933)
Model E – Roadster – Price: $100 ($3,933)
Model H – Track Racer – Price: $100 ($3,933)
Model C – Ladies’ – Price: $100 ($3,933)
Model M – Single-Steering Tandem – Price: $150 ($5,900)
Model N – Double-Steering Tandem – Price: $150 ($5,900)
Model O – Combination Tandem – Price: $150 ($5,900)
Image Source: Scanned Original from Collection of Mark G. Huffman
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 7 in. (19.1 x 17.8 cm)
Page Count: 30
Acquired via eBay 1999 – 2010.
Some evidence of fading on cover and back pages have begun separating from the binding. Front cover image is a standalone item in almost new condiiton.
Year: ~1896
Company: Davis Sewing Machine Company (1892-1924)
Brand: Dayton
Literature: Catalogs
Image Source: Scanned Original from Collection of Mark G. Huffman
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 7 in. (19.1 x 17.8 cm)
Page Count: 30
Acquired via eBay 1999 – 2010.
Some evidence of fading on cover and back pages have begun separating from the binding. Front cover image is a standalone item in almost new condiiton.
