HURTU ‘Cycles Français Hurtu Paris’ Lithographic poster printed by: Charles Verneau – 114, Rue Oberkampf, Paris Artist: Anonymous Dated: 1889 Materials/Media: Original lithographic poster, linen backed Note: Hurtu, Hutin & Diligeon (the manufactures) featured this new type of bicycle in the Wold’s Fair 1889 in Paris. Pictured is a gentleman holding a map, taking a journey with his brand new bicycle. The bike manufacturers left empty space at the bottom of the poster for the local Cycle dealers to print their names. In this poster, the local store name (Eugene Boitard) is stenciled in. In the background is a body of water located somewhere in the countryside.