Bertha Galpin
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.
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