Child's Velocipede Tricycle, 1880-1890
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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
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