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Hi, I am the curator of the Fashion History Museum in Cambridge, Ontario - I am not a bicycle guy. However, we do have a number of bicycling outfits, especially one from 1903 that I would very much like to exhibit in our museum some day. We were recently given a Cleveland model CCM, and I have been piecing together what and when it is. I originally thought it would be nice to have it restored to show with the bicycling suit, but I am now thinking its more work than I thought. The front rim is wood, the rear is metal, the rear fender is wood, but there isn't any fender for the front wheel. I have attached images of what I think are identifying marks on the bike. The original owner thought it was from the early 1890s, but I know it has to be post 1899 because of the CCM id on the plate. So, I am asking for your help... how old is it? Is it worth restoring, or is it better as parts? Anyone know who I could get to restore it, how much that might cost, or who might want to buy it? Any info is gratefullly received.  Cheers, Jonathan