Velocipede Collection

The velocipede course in the garden of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, in 1818. Wood engraving, French, 19th century
PARIS: BICYCLING, 1818. The velocipede course in the garden of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, in 1818. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

Miss Clara Hayball, (Mrs. Keeling), on a velocipede, Sheffield, 1875
Miss Clara Hayball, (Mrs. Keeling), on a velocipede, taken by her father, Arthur Hayball at his wood-carving works on Cavendish Street

Slow Velocipede
A man pushing his boneshaker velocipede bicycle in Holborn, central London, through a heavy traffic jam! Date: early 1930s

VELOCIPEDE, 1914. George C. Maynard, curator of technology at the United States National Museum, posing with an old velocipede, or boneshaker

Bert Myers, bicycle racing man. Drawing, 1890
BICYCLING, 1890. Bert Myers, bicycle racing man. Drawing, 1890

Pulcinello & Velocipede
Toy representing Pulchinello riding a velocipede

French Velocipede C1820
An elaborately dressed man embarks on a velocipede ride, to the amazement of a lady spectator

Sturdy and Young's circular velocipede
5616632 Sturdy and Young's circular velocipede; (add.info.: Sturdy and Young's circular velocipede: intended for private and public pleasure grounds and courtyards. American, 1869)

19th-century illustration showing Michaux-Perreaux's, steam velocipede; a steam-powered velocipede made in France
5311499 19th-century illustration showing Michaux-Perreaux's, steam velocipede; a steam-powered velocipede made in France sometime from 1867 to 1871

Transparent spherical velocipede
5616638 Transparent spherical velocipede; (add.info.: Transparent spherical velocipede by A Rousseau of Marseille, France 1882. 01/01/1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The velocipede Bicycle, with rear brakes. 1869 (engraving)
5615872 The velocipede Bicycle, with rear brakes. 1869 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Karl von Drais riding his Velocipede (Hobby Horse) bicycle
5616685 Karl von Drais riding his Velocipede (Hobby Horse) bicycle; (add.info.: Illustration showing the early 19th century German inventor)

An engraving depicting velocipedes ridden in the Luxembourg Gardens, 19th century
5310777 An engraving depicting velocipedes ridden in the Luxembourg Gardens, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1884); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bicyclette, Bicycle (poster)
3434353 Bicyclette, Bicycle (poster); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Woman riding a bike. Poster by Dauzinelle for the bikes Andru, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI.

An American cycle of 1869
5616633 An American cycle of 1869; (add.info.: An American cycle of 1869. The man standing at the front steered the vehicle while the man at the back provided the power)

A velocipede used on the railways round Lake Michigan
5310066 A velocipede used on the railways round Lake Michigan; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a velocipede used on the railways round Lake Michigan to get employees quickly from point to point)

The Michaux-Perreaux steam tricycle
5616718 The Michaux-Perreaux steam tricycle; (add.info.: The Michaux-Perreaux steam tricycle 1884, Perreaux exhibited a tricycle version of his steam velocipede)

Illustration depicting an aerial Velocipede. 1893. A velocipede was a human-powered vehicle with one or more wheels
5311464 Illustration depicting an aerial Velocipede. 1893. A velocipede was a human-powered vehicle with one or more wheels; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A double Monocycle
5616634 A double Monocycle; (add.info.: A double Monocycle 1869. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Making the Most of £10, 000 per Ann. by Saving Travelling Expences, 1819. Creator: JL Marks
Making the Most of £10, 000 per Ann. by Saving Travelling Expences, 1819

Pedestrian Hobby Horse, n.d. Creator: JL Marks
Pedestrian Hobby Horse, n.d

Bum Bailiff Out-Dones, April 1, 1819. Creator: JL Marks
Bum Bailiff Out-Dones, April 1, 1819

Every Man on his Perch, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Every Man on his Perch, 1819

Latest style of American velocipede 1869
America were in the middle of bicycle craze, different types of cycles were introduced, this design showing two large wheels revolving around a common axis with a crank motion for both hands

Hand tinted photo of a velocipede (used for transporting)
Hand tinted photo of a velocipede (used for transporting men to the slate quarries) at Llanberis, Wales - Victorian period

A slate quarry velocipede, Llanberis, Wales

The Aellopodes Velocipede Date: 1839

The Accelerator Velocipede Date: 1839

A nineteenth century three wheeled velocipede on a railroad track. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896
745826 A nineteenth century three wheeled velocipede on a railroad track. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896 by English School, (19th century)

Pneus Pirelli Advertisment, 1916 (colour litho)
2967472 Pneus Pirelli Advertisment, 1916 (colour litho) by Codognato, Plinio (1878-1940); Fototeca Gilardi; Italian, out of copyright

Francois Blanchard (engraving)
3628001 Francois Blanchard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Blanchard. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1895.); © Look and Learn

The Spirit moving the Quakers upon Worldly Vanities!!, pub
2654066 The Spirit moving the Quakers upon Worldly Vanities!!, pub. 1819 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Photograph of Velocipede PH, Mile End, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Transport. Humbert bicycles. Poster by Choubrac, France, c. 1895 (poster)
3434479 Transport. Humbert bicycles. Poster by Choubrac, France, c.1895 (poster) by Choubrac, Leon (Hope) (1847-85); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Humbert bicycles)

Draisienne, ancestor of the bicycle, 1820 (colour engraving)
PER437849 Draisienne, ancestor of the bicycle, 1820 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron Karl Drais (1785-1851) patented his invention

The Pedestrian Curricle patented by Dennis Johnson, c. 1819 (colour litho)
PER76066 The Pedestrian Curricle patented by Dennis Johnson, c.1819 (colour litho) by Rousseau, Maurice (19th century) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Zoo Animals Up To Date on Cycles, Rhinoceros on Velocipede
Zoo Animals Up To Date on Cycles - Rhinoceros on a Velocipede. 1892

Zoo Animals Up To Date on Cycles - Elephant on Velocipede
Zoo Animals Up To Date on Cycles - Elephant on a Velocipede. 1892

Trying out wooden velocipedes in Paris, France
Trying out wooden velocipedes in the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, France, after a lithograph of the time. Date: 1818

Imaginary aquatic velocipede for use by duck hunters 1823
Imaginary aquatic tripod velocipede for use by duck hunters, after an English engraving of 1823. Date: 1823

Velocipede competition in Leipzig, Germany 1885
Scenes from a velocipede competition in Leipzig, Germany. Date: 1885

A B C propelled by steam velocipede 1869
Two wheeled steam-powered velocipede, consisting of oscillating cylinders situated behind the carriage, driving a small cranked stage

Hemmings unicycle 1869
Richard Hemmings monowheel patented in 1869. Consists of a person sitting inside, turning a hand-powered smaller wheel which is pressing against the outer wheel. Date: 1869

Pleasure velocipede 1869
New World, pleasure, recreation or exercise, this newly invented contraption was used by young and old in public or private grounds

Two-seated velocipede 1869
Popular in America this two-seated velocipede an early form of bicycle, the back seat was intended to be used side-saddle for ladies. Date: 1869

Velocipede, early form of bicycle 1869
Samuels patent human-powered bicycle. Date: 1869

Going to Hobby Fair, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
708890 Going to Hobby Fair, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Bushey Park, West London.); The Stapleton Collection; English

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"The Evolution of Velocipede: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step back in time to 1818, where the enchanting garden of Luxembourg in Paris, France witnessed the birth of a new sensation - the velocipede. This wood engraving from the 19th century captures the essence of this revolutionary invention that would change transportation forever. Fast forward to Sheffield in 1875, and we find Miss Clara Hayball (later Mrs. Keeling) gracefully gliding on a velocipede. Her poised figure showcases both elegance and courage as she embraces this novel mode of transportation. But not all velocipedes were built for speed. Enter the slow velocipede, an amusing contraption designed for leisurely rides through picturesque landscapes. Its whimsical nature adds charm to its functionality, reminding us that sometimes it's about enjoying the journey rather than reaching our destination swiftly. In 1914, George C. Maynard, curator of technology at the United States National Museum, presents us with VELOCIPEDE – a testament to human ingenuity and progress. This artwork symbolizes how far we've come since those early days in Luxembourg's garden. Bert Myers takes center stage in this captivating drawing from 1890 – a bicycle racing man who epitomizes determination and passion for his craft. His presence reminds us that behind every great invention lies individuals who push boundaries and strive for excellence. Pulcinello & Velocipede transport us into a world filled with laughter and entertainment as these two elements intertwine effortlessly. The fusion between artistry and mechanics creates an unforgettable spectacle that captivates hearts across generations. Traveling further back in time to circa 1820s France brings forth another glimpse into history – French Velocipede C1820 reveals an era when innovation was blooming amidst cobblestone streets and ornate architecture.