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Poster;William (Torchy) Peden Collection;All Items Copyright Canada Sports Hall of Fame


William (Torchy) Peden Collection

Name / TitlePoster
CollectionWilliam (Torchy) Peden Collection
Object ID981.7.39
ProvenanceThis poster is promoting a Dutch Bike Race featuring William "Torchy" Peden in Antwerp, Belgium.
Length111.760
Width77.470
Date

1937-06-13

Description

The poster predominantly red and blue in colour and written in Dutch. There are two large drawings of two male cyclists. In the middle is a drawing of William "Torchy" Peden cycling. Poster is stapled at the top to a white canvas backing which hangs from a metal tube.

PeopleWilliam Torchy Peden
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This is a scrapbook chronicling the pursuits and achievements of cyclist William
Black, short sleeved t-shirt. Six 1
Block of wood, unsanded on one side, a 5 cm wide streak of black paint or creosole down middle of another. On the unsanded side written in pen is
Rear bicycle tire. The rim appears to be painted silver rather than made of chrome. Black rubber tire with brown sides. Bolts and washers are on axle.
A red aluminum button with white lettering. In large with block letters are the words:
The outside edges of the plaque are grooved. Two notches, one horizontal and one vertical, have been cut into the back of the plaque to facilitate hanging. In the upper right corner is a photograph of Mr. Peden, printed on polished brass in half tone. An engraving comprising of a tree, a radiating sun and waves of water completes the surface decoration of the plaque.
The poster predominantly red and blue in colour and written in Dutch. There are two large drawings of two male cyclists. In the middle is a drawing of William
Circular silver medal. In the middle is a person swimming. On either side are two fish hanging upside down from a banner. A beaver sits on top of the banner. The banners at the bottom are inscribed:
Gold medal in the shape of hexagon. In the middle is an image of a cyclist and
Bronze pin attached to a long orange ribbon. The pin consists of the five Olympic rings on top and a miniature design of Berlin's Brandenberg Gates. The cloth ribbon is orange with the words
Gold plated track bike with leather seat. Handle bars wrapped with white tape.
Circular silver tray. The bottom is flat with a colonade-style design and perforated side. An inscription is engraved in the centre of the inside bottom and is surrounded by an engraved circular design of leaves and other vegetable matter.
Loving cup style trophy that has a black base. The handles have flat tops. A leaf decorative motif is on the trophy. Inscribed on the front of the trophy:
Semi-rectangular bronze medal attached to a faded red ribbon . A shield and the 5 Olympic rings are engraved on the front of the badge. The words
Chrome metal bicycle wheel and black rubber tire. Bolts and washers are on axle.
Black t-shirt with beige collar and neck opening with three button holes. Two 1
This programme is from the Ninth International 6 Day Bike Race that took place in Montreal from October 9th to October 14th, 1933. The 6 Day Bike Race was a 24hr race that took place over 6 days. During the 1930's this was the most popular sport to watch. Inside are the short biographies of all the cyclist that participated that weekend. In the middle, the programme lists the cyclists as they are grouped into teams and the colour they will be wearing. The most interesting part are the signatures. Some are cyclists: Roy MacDonald, Piet Van Kempen, Torchy Peden, Jules Audy , Frank W Bartell , Z St. Laurant , Harry Horan, Alfred Letourneur, Pierre Gachion, Freddie Ottevaire, Reg Fielding, Roy MacDonald, Saveer Van Slambrouck, Tom Saetta, Freddie Zach. Other Signatures, not cyclists: Phil Lightheart, Laurent Gadon Tibi, George Earl, Pete Ga[vuppe], J.V. Delongchamps. Torchy Peden was not the winner of this Montreal Six-Day Race, but had won previously on the following occasion: April 1931 with Heri Lepage, October 1931 with Henri Lepage, April 1932 with Jules Audy, October 1932 with Reggie Fielding.
Navy blue racing bicycle with brown leather seat. Turned under handles with black grips. One speed. Narrow white racing stripes throughout.
Standard bicycle frame, including handlebars, pedals and leather seat. Tubes of the frame are painted silver. Handlebars, front gear sprocket, front forks, pedal cranks and stem of seat are silver chromed. Massive amounts of black adhesive tape have been applied to the handlebars to aid with grip. Leather straps and coloured reflectors have been attached to the pedals.