Michaux Velocipede, c 1860

Object detail

Accession number

05/126/003

Description

Postcard of the Michaux or Michaudine bicycle around 1860. In Paris in 1855, Pierre Michaux and his son Ernest had the idea to make bicycle footrests. Around 1860, Henry Michaux invented the bicycle pedal.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Paper

Physical description

1l : ill : colour ; 15 cm

Record level

Item

Credit line

Michaux Velocipede, c 1860, 05/126/003. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Postcard Tools & Equipment for Communication Written Communication T&E Writing Media

Production place

Paris France Western Europe Europe

Subject: all levels

France Bicycles History <C> Design and construction

Collection type

Ephemera and manuscripts Walsh Memorial Library

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