1940 Elgin 501-170

1940 Elgin 501-170

As bicycles became primarily a children’s toy in the 1920s, the production and sale of them shifted from bicycle manufacturers and specialty dealers to department stores. Companies like Sears, Roebuck & Company and Montgomery Ward partnered with suppliers like Goodyear and Firestone to become the major brands and sellers of children’s bicycles. By making bulk contracts with parts manufacturers and assemblers, department stores were able to create inexpensive models for even larger markets.

Elgin was the store brand…

Year:
1940
Make / Manufacturer:
Unidentified
Model:
501-170
Donated By:
Leone Knowles