Steam Powered Motorcycle Print, 1818
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Framed Print of Steam Powered Motorcycle, Velocipede, 1818
French cartoon entitled: "Velocipedraisiavaporianna", 1818 (note the stokers and feeders following behind). The image above shows the first idea for a motorcycle: a hobbyhorse cycle with a steam engine attached, described as a "steam-driven velocipede." The vehicle was conceived only a year after the two-wheeler was invented, in a world with no electronic media. A closer look reveals two pipes with shut-off valves leading from the large boiler box, one to each wheel. It was invented in Germany, but tested in the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris on April 5, 1818. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Steam Powered Motorcycle , Velocipede History , Early Motorcycle Design , Steam Engine Bicycle , Historical Cycling Invention , French Steam Powered Vehicle , Bizarre Steam Cycle Designs , Velocipedraisiavaporianna Illustration
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A vintage vision of the future, this 1818 French cartoon print showcases a pioneering concept: the steam powered Velocipede. With its eccentric design and stokers in tow, this early motorcycle prototype embodies innovation and curiosity.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 14.9cm (9.6" x 5.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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