Velocopede, Parisienne

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This Velocopede, colloquially known as a 'boneshaker' bicycle, was made around 1869 by Michaux of Paris. The type was the first pedal-driven two-wheeler to be produced.

The bicycle has an iron frame and iron rimmed wooden wheels. The model name is 'Parisienne'.

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• Online ID: 000-180-000-316-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1910.190
• Date: Around 1869
  c. 1869
  
• Material: Wooden wheels, iron frame and wheel rims
  Bicycle, boneshaker
  
• Dimensions: 43.00" D (front wheel); 31.25" D (back wheel)
  
• What: Bicycle, boneshaker
  
• Subject: 15. ROAD TRANSPORT, Muscle power (Departmental Classification)
  
• Who: Pierre Michaux, Paris (Maker)
  
• Where: France, Paris
  
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• Description: "Parisienne" boneshaker bicycle with an iron frame and iron rimmed wooden wheels, made by Michaux of Paris, c. 1869
  
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