This is a vintage illustration of a peculiar vehicle called a velocipede, patented in 1870. The vehicle is a sort of early bicycle, but with a very unusual design. The most striking feature is the large front wheel, which is almost like a hamster wheel. Inside this wheel, running on a platform, are two small dogs, seemingly powering the vehicle by running. The wheel has numerous spokes and a solid tire. A person is seated on a small carriage-like seat, holding handlebars and operating pedals that connect to the rear wheel. The person is wearing a hat with feathers, a jacket, and trousers. The illustration is a detailed drawing with fine lines and shading, typical of 19th-century technical illustrations. The text at the bottom identifies the inventor as F.H.C. Mey of Buffalo and provides the patent number and date.