“Lady Florence Norman, a suffragette, on her motor-scooter in 1916, traveling to work at offices in London where she was a supervisor. The scooter was a birthday present from her husband, the journalist and Liberal politician Sir Henry Norman.” (Thanks to Barbara Fuentes for photo and text.)
It’s not a motorcycle, but she certainly paved the way for us motoladies.
Ever look back at photos from trips and realize that you don’t have any with your motorcycle? Photos with people included are way more memorable, even though we love looking at our sexy machines. Amanda Zito and I made a little how-to video with tips and tricks for snapping photos of you on your bike!
Tags: 1910s, black and white, classic, history, motolady, motorcycles, scooter, suffrage, vintage
Posted on January 2, 2014 in Motorcycles by Alicia Mariah Elfving