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Velocipede Tricycle, 1867-8<br> Michaux & Cie., Paris<br> France<p> This spectacular carved Chinese dragon velocipede, manufactured by the most important maker of velocipedes, was featured at the first bicycle history exhibition: the Exposition Rétrospective du Cycle at the Grand Palais in Paris, 1907. Rudge Cycle Co., ca. 1890<br> Anonymous<br> Lithograph<br> England Pink Palace Museum, 1995<br> Memphis, Tennessee Beer Stein, ca. 1890<br> Pewter rider/lid and rear wheel<br> Stoneware container<br> Germany<br> Phantom Velocipede, ca. 1869<br> Reynolds & Mays, London<br> England<p> The first English velocipede with a suspension wheel and solid rubber tires. This machine features a central articulating hinge. The Oakland Museum, 1999<br> Oakland, California Design Model, ca. 1871<br> Height: 14"<br> Possibly English Cycles Strock, ca. 1900<br> E. Celos<br> Lithograph<br> France Velocipede, ca. 1870<br> George C. Miller, Chicago<br> United States<p> The ornate front extension with the carved eagle's head and the wood frame that sweeps beyond the rear wheel are unique embellishments. UBS Paine Webber Gallery, 1996<br> New York City Pink Palace Museum, 1995<br> Memphis, Tennessee BSA Safety, 1885<br> Birmingham Small Arms Co.<br> England<p> One of the earliest manufactured rear wheel chain-drive bicycles. The Oakland Museum, 1999<br> Oakland, California Paris-Brest Race Trophy, ca. 1893<br> Cast polychromed white metal<br> France American Crescent Cycles, 1899<br> Frederick Ramsdell, (American)<br> Lithograph<br> France The Whippet, ca. 1887<br> Spring-Frame Dwarf Safety Roadster<br> Linley & Biggs, London<br> England<p> The frame was built in two parts, connected by a strong coil spring adjustable to different weights. Pink Palace Museum, 1995<br> Memphis, Tennessee Sylph Spring-Frame Safety, ca. 1889<br> Rouse-Duryea Cycle Co., Peoria, Illinois<br> United States<p> Charles Duryea pioneered the drop-frame ladies' model design in 1885. UBS Paine Webber Gallery, 1996<br> New York City Pink Palace Museum, 1995<br> Memphis, Tennessee Pneu Vélo Michelin, ca. 1900<br> Hindre<br> Lithograph<br> France Pink Palace Museum, 1995<br> Memphis, Tennessee Elliot Hickory, ca. 1889<br> Elliot Hickory Cycle Co.<br> Newton, Massachusetts<br> United States<p> A single piece of hickory elegantly serves both as a structural part of the frame and the fender. The Whatcom Museum, 1994<br> Bellingham, Washington Cigarette Holder Bicycle Race, ca. 1885<br> Meerschaum, (a soft white mineral)<br> Germany The Whatcom Museum, 1994<br> Bellingham, Washington Worth Spring-Frame Safety, ca. 1890<br> The Chicago Bicycle Co.<br> United States<p> This ladies' model with solid tires was noted for its elaborate spring suspension system, whereby a total of six springs separated the wheels from the frame. The San Diego Historical Society, 1998<br> San Diego, California Mechanical Bicycle Race, ca. 1900<br> Wind-up game<br> Germany Bamboo Bicycle, 1895<br> The Bamboo Cycle Co., Wolverhampton<br> England<p> Constructed with a frame of bamboo, oak, and aluminum, these bicycles were advertised as being lighter and "better than steel." Cycles Peerless, ca. 1897<br> Anonymous<br> Lithograph<br> France The Whatcom Museum, 1994<br> Bellingham, Washington Monkey On Bell Tricycle, 1896<br> J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut<br> Painted cast iron<br> United States Waverley Belle, ca. 1896<br> The Indiana Bicycle Co., Indianapolis<br> United States<br> Waverley Cycles, 1898<br> Alphonse Mucha<br> Lithograph<br> France<p> Mucha's prominence was launched<br> with his posters of Sarah Bernhardt. Pink Palace Museum, 1995<br> Memphis, Tennessee Pitcher & Mug, ca. 1869<br> Treadle-drive Tricycle<br> Pottery, transfer prints<br> England Candle Lamps, ca. 1910<br> Nickel-plated brass<br> United States Old Hickory, 1896<br> Tonk Manufacturing Co., Chicago<br> United States<p> This ladies' model was made from 16-ply laminated second growth hickory, hollowed out and formed with no joints at the corners. Studio portrait, ca. 1897<br> Silver print<br> U.S.A. Pink Palace Museum, 1995<br> Memphis, Tennessee Cycles Gladiator, ca. 1900<br> C.B.<br> Lithograph<br> France The Cygnet Cycle, ca. 1898<br> Stoddard Manufacturing Co.<br> Dayton, Ohio<br> United States<p> The Cygnet's curved frame was designed to absorb all shocks; a beautiful and rare feature was its celluloid fender. Tricycle Cup Trophy<br> First Prize, September 9, 1885<br> Springfield, Massachusetts<br> Height: 23"<br> Silver plated<br> United States The Oakland Museum, 1999<br> Oakland, California Figurative Racing Medals<br>