Green-painted Velocipede

Description:

Green-painted Velocipede, New England, early 19th century, large rear wheels with wooden spokes and iron banding, seat with seven spindles and back rest, smaller front wheel on post with turned foot rests, and upright levers for propulsion, painted green with yellow striping, the wheels painted yellow, overall lg. 41, overall wd. 23 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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