A fun picture to enjoy on a Friday.
I love this picture because Bertha Galpin reminds me of Miss Almira Gulch – the mean lady who wants Toto destroyed – from The Wizard of Oz (1939 film). It’s the bike that brings the comparison to mind. All that’s missing are baskets for the front and back.
Bertha is not a relative of mine, but she was a friend to the Bausmans. The photo is kept in a beautiful antique Bausman photo album.
Written on back of photo: Bertha Galpin, no relation. Neighbor & Friend of the Bausmans. Photo taken at Byerly in Parkersburg, Iowa.
Forgotten History 
This is a great photo, and yes it reminds me of Miss Gulch as well. 🙂 You have such wonderful photographs on your site. Thank you for sharing them,
The bicycle in the photo looks to be a Ladies Safety Model 1900 Orient made by
Watham Watch Co. The designer in Charles Metz ,he coined the phrase ” Motor Cycle “.
If you need proof visit OlwsHead Museum in Maine , look at the lower a letter J in formed
at the 2 front tubes . I have pixs from the movie when Almira places the bike on a fench.
CurlyGrey