Child's Velocipede Tricycle, 1880-1890

Summary

A number of three-wheeled vehicles designed specifically for children were introduced during the last decades of the 19th century. This version, with its large front wheel with attached pedals and two smaller rear wheels, was called a velocipede. By the mid-20th century, all three-wheeled children's vehicles came to be known as tricycles.

A number of three-wheeled vehicles designed specifically for children were introduced during the last decades of the 19th century. This version, with its large front wheel with attached pedals and two smaller rear wheels, was called a velocipede. By the mid-20th century, all three-wheeled children's vehicles came to be known as tricycles.

Artifact

Tricycle

Date Made

1880-1890

Place of Creation

United States 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

30.88.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Cast iron

Color

Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 27.5 in

Width: 15 in

Length: 38 in

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