Rudge Rotary Tricycle, circa 1885
THF108128 / Rudge Rotary Tricycle, circa 1885
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Artifact Overview
This chain-driven tricycle, made by Rudge Cycle Company in 1885, offered health and recreation options to those unable to mount high-wheel ordinaries. Tricycles provided an accessible seat and the stability of three wheels. And for many Victorian women, tricycles allowed them the chance to pedal down the street in dresses rather than in unconventional clothing like bloomers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tricycle
Date Made
circa 1885
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
65.58.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 48 in
Width: 31 in
Length: 80 in
Wheelbase: 59 in
Diameter: 40 in (Wheel Diameter)
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