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Velocipede, ca 1869

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Object Details

Description

The stiff wood and metal frame of velocipedes resulted in a rough ride, garnering them the “boneshaker” moniker. Propelled by pedals attached to the front axle, velocipedes were the historical antecedent to the high-wheeler and safety bicycle later in 19th century. With no identifying marks, it is difficult to establish a firm provenance for the vehicle. When S. R. Sturdevant donated the vehicle to the National Museum in 1889, he believed it was made around 1869 in Dayton, Ohio.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of S. R. Sturdevant

date made

ca 1866

ID Number

1986.0194.01

catalog number

180456

accession number

1986.0194

Object Name

Velocipede,Lallement Type, Ca. 1866

Measurements

overall: 51 in x 22 in x 70 in; 129.54 cm x 55.88 cm x 177.8 cm

Associated Place

United States: Massachusetts
United States: Ohio

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Work and Industry: Transportation, Road
Bicycling
America on the Move
Transportation

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-2a44-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1087966

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