RM2HX5GE3–They Stopped the Traffic -- Museum Assistants Don Heran (left) and Bill Heran couldn't resist 'Road testing' two of a collection of Old bicycles recently acquired by the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Pyrmont. Here they explain the bike ***** as tonished ***** croft of Bexlet Nth. The bikes, an 1818 Hobbyhorse, (left) one of the first bicycles built, and an 1870 Boneshaker are part of ***** in England which shows each stage the evolution of the bicycle. August 05, 1955. (Photo by Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media).
RMW5E3R5–A 1920's illustration of British male and female riders in 1820 trying out the newly invented (or improved) Hobby Horse (aka velocipede or Dandy-Horse craze.
RMWHAT1C–Johnson, the first rider on the Pedestrian Hobbyhorse
RM2TA427G–Bicycle with three wheels, the Ladies' hobby, 1819. Old illustration from La Nature 1887
RMAJ9WR2–Draisienne or velocipede shown replacing horses in the French post service, 1818. Artist: Unknown
RMG16CPK–French cartoon entitled: 'Velocipedraisiavaporianna', 1818 (note the stokers and feeders following behind). The image above shows the first idea for a motorcycle: a hobbyhorse cycle with a steam engine attached, described as a 'steam-driven velocipede.' T
RMF59AF1–Karl Freiherr von Drais (1785-1851) German inventor of the first typewriter and the Laufmaschine, a 2 wheel balancing bicycle, circa 1820 aged 35.
RM2HH01WG–Pillow with Boy on Hobbyhorse 12th–13th century Zhang Family Workshop Hobbyhorses appear in Chinese painting and decorative arts as early as the twelfth century. It is possible that this popular children’s toy, which is also sometimes cited as the precursor of the bicycle, was invented in China and spread from there to the Western world.. Pillow with Boy on Hobbyhorse. Zhang Family Workshop. China. 12th–13th century. Stoneware painted with brown and black pigment over white slip under clear glaze (Cizhou ware). Jin dynasty (1115–1234). Ceramics
RMW7CM6M–Primitive bicycle, a form of 'dandy horse', c1818. Artist: Unknown
RMERGARK–'Johnson, the first ride on the Pedestrian Hobbyhorse'. Johnson was constructor of pedestrian hobbyhorses in London. After
RMW7CM6R–Lewis Gompertz's improvement on Baron von Drais's bicycle, 1821. Artist: Unknown
RMP6BJ7B–Velocipede or hobby-horse riders in the gardens of Luxembourg, Paris, circa 1810. Engraving from Paul Lacroix's 'Directoire, Consulat et Empire,' Paris, 1884.
RM2FNM4N2–transport / transportation, bicycles, caricature, The Lady's Hobby, print after lithograph, England, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE
RM2AM6N5N–Grandest century in the world's history; containing a full and graphic account of the marvelous achievements of one hundred years, including great battles and conquests; the rise and fall of nations; wonderful growth and progress of the United States ..etc., etc . hobbyhorse;—1821.enongh, and knowing this he shouldhave will power enough to stop. It is nothing uncommon now to seebusiness men in all parts of our coun-try making use of the bicycle. It givespromise of a more robust health and abetter physique. Cycling has a short but brilliant his-tory of the past. In endurance manmounted on a cyc
RFDMD6HP–Children with playground equipment
RMMXRBW9–A Ladies Hobby (Early Bicycle)
RMW5E418–A 1920's illustration of riders in 1820 at a British riding school for people wishing to learn how to ride the Hobby Horse, (aka Dandy Horse or Velocipide) a newly improved invention at that time which caused a sensation and became a national craze
RMDDN9KN–View of a 'Pedestrian Hobbyhorse', 1819. Artist: Anon
RM2T7B13Y–Bicycle with three wheels, the Ladies' hobby, 1819. Old illustration from La Nature 1887
RM2MBBB25–Going to the Races, published May 14, 1819. Carriage pulled by men riding hobby horses, a forerunner of the bicycle lacking pedals and brakes. Attributed to William Heath.
RMW7F71X–'Johnson's Pedestrian Hobby-Horse Riding School at 377, Strand', 1819, (1912). Artist: Unknown.
RMAJA1M7–'The Military Accelerator - Particularly Recommended to Cavalry Officers', c1820. Artist: Unknown
RM2TA427D–English cartoon about velocipedes. Old illustration from La Nature 1887
RM2MBBB4H–A Family Party Taking an Airing, 1819. A hobby horse (a forerunner of the bicycle) adapted to carry a passenger (and her pets). The rider is teased by monkeys. Attributed to William Heath.
RM2TA4279–Lady's Pedestrian Hobby-Horse from 1819. Old illustration from La Nature 1887
RM2MBBB4E–Hobbies or Attitude is Everything, Dedicated with permission to all Dandy Horsemen, published April 17, 1819. An accident involving men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle, lacking pedals and brakes). Attributed to William Heath.
RM2TA427C–Velocipede. Every Man on his Perch, or Going to the Hobby Fair. English cartoon, 1819, by George Cruikshanks on the velociped mania. Old illustration from La Nature 1887
RM2MBBB38–The New Long Back'd Hobby made to carry Three without Kicking, published June 19, 1819. A hobby horse (a forerunner of the bicycle) adapted to carry a passenger, with a Black servant (or slave) at the rear. Attributed to William Heath.
RM2TA4278–The Draisine. Pedestrian Curricle invented by Karl von Drais de Sauerbrun in 1816, introduced into the United States in 1819. Old illustration from La Nature 1887
RM2MBBB5T–The Dandy and His Postillion - or the Waay to Laugh Up Hill, 1819. 'Ha! Ha! Ha! poor fellow! goodbye! He! He! He!'. 'Cus these hills! If the lace of my Stays should break I'm done over'. The hobby horse was a forerunner of the bicycle. It lacked pedals and gears, and had to be carried up hills. One enterprising rider has attached a dog (with monkey postilion) to his vehicle, and is being pulled uphill. Attributed to William Heath.
RM2T7B13R–English cartoon about velocipedes. Old illustration from La Nature 1887
RM2MBBB5G–The Pedestrian Hobbies, or the Difference of Going Up and Down Hill, published April 8, 1819. Men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle). The lack of gears and brakes meant they had to be carried uphill, and were dangerous going downhill. 'You have heard of old Pegassus flying no doubt, But our hobbies now Beat him good lack, For when you are tired of Rideing about, You may Carry your Horse on your Back'. Attributed to William Heath.
RM2T7B13M–Velocipede. Every Man on his Perch, or Going to the Hobby Fair. English cartoon, 1819, by George Cruikshanks on the velociped mania. Old illustration from La Nature 1887
RM2MBBB29–Everyone His Hobby, plate 2, published April 24, 1819. Caricatures of men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle) designed to reflect their profession: 'The Doctor's Hobby [a mortar and pestle], The Jew's Hobby [a bag of old clothes], The Sailor's Hobby [an anchor], The Alderman's Hobby [a turtle, reference to turtle soup?], The Real Dandy Hobby [a dandy horse, ridden by a macaroni in high collar], The Welchman's Hobby [a goat, with cheeses for wheels], John Bull's Hobby [a rump of beef], The Irishman's Hobby' [a bull]. Attributed to William Heath.
RM2T7B13H–Lady's Pedestrian Hobby-Horse from 1819. Old illustration from La Nature 1887
RM2MBBB5K–Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Caricatures of men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle) designed to reflect their profession: 'Wellington's Hobby [Duke of Wellington astride a cannon], The Judge's Hobby [a gibbet], The Duke's Hobby [sack of money: '£10,000 for Visiting the Sick'], The Prince's Hobby [the Prince Regent on a barrel marked 'Punch, Princes Mixture], The Fishmonger's Hobby [fish-shaped hobby horse], The Parson's Hobby [a bible], The Tailor's Hobby [a swan], The Lawyer's Hobby' [document marked 'Brief']. Attributed to William Heath.
RMHT3F3A–'Johnson's Pedestrian Hobby-Horse Riding School at 377, Strand', 1819, (1912). Artist: Unknown.
RM2HT83NM–Pedestrian Hobby Horse, n.d.
RM2T7B13D–The Draisine. Pedestrian Curricle invented by Karl von Drais de Sauerbrun in 1816, introduced into the United States in 1819. Old illustration from La Nature 1887
RM2HT83NY–Every Man on his Perch, 1819.
RM2HT83RP–Bum Bailiff Out-Dones, April 1, 1819.
RM2HFFPMP–The Hobby Horse, c. 1767/68.
RM2HT83PD–Making the Most of £10,000 per Ann. by Saving Travelling Expences, 1819.
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