Vintage illustration of a velocipede, an early bicycle, patented by E. Landis in Baltimore in 1860.
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This is a vintage illustration of a velocipede, an early type of bicycle, patented by E. Landis in Baltimore in 1860. The velocipede is depicted in a side view. A person is seated on the vehicle, appearing to be riding it. The vehicle has two large wheels, labeled 'B' and 'B'', and a smaller wheel at the rear. The frame of the velocipede is constructed of wooden beams, and the seat is positioned above the front wheel. The rider is holding onto handles connected to the front wheel, likely for steering. Text is visible on the vehicle, reading 'D.E. LANDIS, BALTIMORE, 1860'. Below the image, there is text indicating the patent number 'No. 29,288' and the date 'Patented July 24, 1860'. The illustration is done in a simple, line-drawing style, typical of patent drawings from the 19th century. The background is a plain, off-white color.


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