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A Velocipede of Fifty Years Ago

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Engraved image of a man in a top hat and tails riding a velocipede. Another rider is in the background.

Date Created:
March 6, 1869

Publication Information

Date Created March 6, 1869

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 15 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number AP2 H32, March 6, 1869, p.149

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141DN
Legacy ID
WHi 97602

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Periodicals
The Ice Velocipede

The Ice Velocipede

February 20, 1869

Engraved image of a man riding an ice velocipede, a bicycle-like vehicle with a studded front wheel and back blades. In the background is an iceboat.

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Excerpts
American Velocipede Advertisement

American Velocipede Advertisement

March 1869

Engraved image of a man riding an American Improved Velocipede.

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Periodicals
Scene in a Velocipede Riding School, New York City

Scene in a Velocipede Riding School, New York City

February 13, 1869

Engraved image of several men attempting to ride velocipedes in a large open, interior space. Many have fallen or are struggling with balance.

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Periodicals
The Velocipede Mania — What It May Come To!

The Velocipede Mania — What It May Come To!

May 1, 1869

Humorous engraved image showing a street scene crowded with people riding bicycles. In the background are businesses identified as J. Shanks Livery Stable, which appears to be in disrepair and whic...

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Periodicals
The American Velocipede

The American Velocipede

1886

Engraved image from a sketch by Theodore Davis showing four men bicycling.

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Drawings
Velocipede Race in Paris

Velocipede Race in Paris

December 1868

Engraved view of four women racing on bicycles. Spectators in the background are behind a fence.

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