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The history of the bicycle The birth of the bicycle, 1817
Title
Johnson, the first cyclist on a pedestrian way in England in 1819
Caption
Johnson, the first cyclist on a pedestrian way in England in 1819
In 1817, the Baron de Drais invented the "Draisienne", considered to be the ancestor of the bicycle.
The "Draisienne" enjoyed great success, particularly in England.
Date
1819
Credit line
Photo12
Reference
COM00350_090
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No
License type
Rights managed
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5,5Mb (450,2Kb) / 5,4in x 3,9in / 1631 x 1181 (300dpi)