Bicycle, boneshaker

Description

'Boneshaker' velocipede bicycle, early pedal type with front wheel driven by cranks, iron frame and wooden wheels, by Michaux et Cie. of Paris, 1868

Museum reference

T.1987.322

Collection

Transport

Object name

Bicycle, boneshaker

Production information

Michaux et Cie., Manufacturer
Paris, France, Western Europe

Date

1868

Materials

Iron, Wood, Iron, Wool, Brass

Physical description

Iron, wood, metal, brass

Associations

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

Exhibitions

• Technology by Design (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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