Velocipede Collection (page 3)

A Suggestion for the Park, published in Punch, June 22 1878 (engraving)
XJF444391 A Suggestion for the Park, published in Punch, June 22 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School, 1819 (colour litho)
XCF322599 Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School, 1819 (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Velocipedes (coloured engraving)
XIR216689 Velocipedes (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Beit Collection, Co. Wicklow, Ireland; French, out of copyright

The Sportsmans Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, Uk, 1883: 1
THE SPORTSMANs EXHIBITION AT THE AGRICULTURAL HALL, ISLINGTON, LONDON, UK, 1883: 1. Punt Gun. 2. A Paper House. 3. A Ladys Tricycle. 4. Badminton Car for Shooting Parties. 5

ICE VELOCIPEDE, 1896. Leahans ice velocipede. Engraving, American, 1896

AMERICAN BICYCLE, 1823. A bicycle claimed to have been constructed in 1823 by a reader of an American magazine in Norfolk, Connecticut, during the bicycle craze of 1869

VELOCIPEDES, 1868. American men riding velocipedes. Wood engraving, American, 1868

HUMBER BICYCLE, 1898. English newspaper advertisement, 1898

Contemporary diagram of a French velocipede
VELOCIPEDE, 1869. Contemporary diagram of a French velocipede

Draisien or Velocipede shown replacing horses in the French post service. Coloured lithograph cartoon, 1818

Various forms of early bicycle including the Drasien, Gompertzs Velocipede, a Dandy Horse and a and Boneshaker. From The National Encyclopaedia, London, 1880

Velocipede race at Buffalo Velodrome, poster
Posters, France, 20th century. Courses de Velocipedes sur le Velodrome Buffalo. Velocipede race at the Buffalo Velodrome

Velocipedes Compagnie Parisienne, advertisement for bicycles of Compagnie Parisienne: repair and painting workshop
Posters, France, 20th century. Velocipedes Compagnie Parisienne. Advertisment for the bicycles of the Compagnie Parisienne: repair and painting workshop, covered bike trails

19th Century velocipede, artwork C018 / 7054
19th Century velocipede. 1880 engraving of a velocipede from 1868. The velocipede also known as the dandy horse or laufmaschine (running machine)

Railway velocipede, 1880s C017 / 6909
Railway velocipede. 19th-century artwork of a three-wheeled vehicle, powered by cycling and designed to be used on railways and called a velocipede, draisine, or handcar

19th Century velocipede, artwork C018 / 7053
19th Century velocipede. 1880 engraving of a man riding a velocipede designed by Karl Drais in 1818. The velocipede also known as the dandy horse or laufmaschine (running machine)

Double-action four wheel velocipede

VELOCIPEDE, 1869. Sturdy and Youngs Circular Velocipede. Wood engraving, Aemrcian, 1869

VELOCIPEDE CARRIAGE, 1881. A German invention. Wood engraving, 1881

VELOCIPEDE, 1827. The secretary of a European legation creates a sensation in 1827 by appearing on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. mounted on a velocipede imported from London

WATER VELOCIPEDE, 1869. A gallant gentleman propelling two ladies on a lake. Wood engraving, American, 1869

HEMMINGS UNICYCLE, 1869. An invention also known as Flying Yankee Velocipede. Wood engraving, American, 1869

CRUISHANK: VELOCIPEDE. Every Man on his Perch, or Going to the Hobby Fair. English cartoon, 1819, by George Cruikshanks on the velociped mania

LADY VELOCIPEDIST, c1820. An English velocide rider of the Regency period. Wood engraving, English, c1815-1820

PEDESTRIAN CURRICLE, c1819. An early velocipede, c1819. Engraving after a contemporary drawing

VELOCIPEDE, 1869. Soules simultaneous movement penny farthing velocipede. Wood engraving, American, 1869

CIRCUS PERFORMER. Ella Zuila, an Australian tightrope performer, breaks a treadle of her velocipede during a performance at Tony Pastors Theatre in New York City. American newspaper engraving, 1879

BICYCLING. Wood engraving, late 19th century

BICYCLING, 1869. Samuels patent hand crank velocipede. Wood engraving, American, 1869

BICYCLES: FRANCE, 1868. Prince Napoleon of France (1856-1879) peddling a velocipede through the forest at Compiegne in 1868. Contemporary wood engraving

BICYCLE ADVERTISEMENT, 1869. Wood engraved newspaper advertisement, American, 1869

BICYCLE RIDING SCHOOL 1869. In New York City at the time of the first American bicycle craze: line engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

BICYCLE RACE, 1875. Close competition in a bicycle race at the Lillie Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, England, 1875. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

BICYCLING, 1819. The Draisine, or Pedestrian Curricle, invented by Karl von Drais de Sauerbrun in 1816 and introduced into the United States in 1819. Wood engraving, 1869

BICYCLE SCHOOL, 1869. A bicycle riding school in New York City at the time of the first American bicycle craze of 1869. Line engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

BICYCLING, 1869. McDonalds adjustable bicycle. Wood engraving, American, 1869

THOMAS STEVENS, 1884. American bicyclist, Thomas Stevens, who cycled from San Francisco, California, to Boston, Massachusettes, in an attempt to bicycle around the world

VELOCIPEDE, 1866. Pierre Lallements velocipede of 1866. Contemporary line engraving

HANLONs VELOCIPEDE, 1868. Wood engraving, American, 1868

BICYCLING, 1869. Wood engraving, American, 1869

VELOCIPEDE COURSE, 1818. In the Luxembourg Garden in Paris: colored French engraving, 19th century

Aerial Velocipede
An Aerial Velocipede Date: 1888

SEWING MACHINE TRADE CARD. Merchant trade card for the Standard Sewing Machine Company, 19th century

Pedestrian hobby horse. Historical lithograph of women riding hobby horses. The hobby horse was an improved version of Karl Draiss dandy horse, invented in 1819

BICYCLING RACE, c1890. High-wheelers racing. Photograph, c1890

BICYCLE ADVERTISEMENT, 1888. American newspaper advertisement, 1888

BICYCLE RACE, 1890. A racing meet of the League of American Wheelmen. Stereograph, 1890

BICYCLES: SONGSHEET, 1869. Lithograph sheet music cover by Thomas Sinclair for the Velocipede Set, published at Philadelphia, 1869

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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.