{"product_id":"m-strauss-buffalo-new-york-1895-bicycle-letterhead-8-x-5-5","title":"Buffalo New York 1895 M Strauss Bicycle Letterhead 8 x 5.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eDated June 29, 1895, this Buffalo, New York bicycle letterhead was issued by M. Strauss, manufacturer of the 999 bicycle, during the height of the American cycling boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eBy the mid-1890s, Buffalo had become an active manufacturing and commercial center, with bicycle dealers and small manufacturers capitalizing on the nationwide enthusiasm for cycling. Trade stationery from this period reflects both competitive branding and the practical realities of mail-order and regional sales networks, particularly for second-hand machines and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eThis example features a bold illustrated bicycle at the top with the printed heading M. Strauss, Manufacturer of the 999, and references to new and second-hand bicycles, repairs, nickeling, and enameling at 160 Genesee Street, Buffalo, N.Y. The lower portion includes an additional stamped advertisement reading Bicycles \u0026amp; Sundries, Mfr. of the 999. The handwritten message requests a circular and inquires about bill of sale and discount terms, providing a clear window into dealer-to-dealer correspondence within the late nineteenth-century cycling trade. The 8 x 5.5 sheet presents strong graphic identity and legible period script typical of commercial stationery from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52864116392120,"sku":"20251227a","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_9eb0d1b4-da43-4b76-8f65-d61f1282da03.jpg?v=1771475105","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/m-strauss-buffalo-new-york-1895-bicycle-letterhead-8-x-5-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}