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Sargent & Co. Velocipede, 1866

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Artifact Overview

The Boston, Massachusetts, firm of William P. Sargent and Company manufactured this velocipede under Pierre Lallement's 1866 American patent. A key feature was the rotary crank attached to the front wheel. This was an improvement over the draisine from the late 1810s, where the rider moved the vehicle by pushing off the ground.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Velocipede

Date Made

1866

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.65.96

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Velvet (Fabric weave)

Color

Black (Color)
Green
Red

Dimensions

Height: 48.5 in
Width: 26.75 in
Length: 67.5 in
Wheelbase: 35 in

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Sargent & Co. Velocipede, 1866