3 1 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 23cm
Description
Steam-powered Velocipede, 1818. Cariacature with French text showing an early idea for a motorcycle. There were various forms of 'pedamotive carriage' - also know as velocipedes - but interest in them dropped after the introduction of the bicycle, which was both cheaper and les cumbersome.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10324242
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