Artifact. This velocipede is nearly identical to the 1868 velocipede made in Boston that is also in the collection. This one is slightly larger; its 14-spoke wheels have diameters of 38 and 32 1/2 inches and 1/4-inch tires. The adjustable pedal cranks are also longer, giving a throw of from 6 to 9 inches. The absence of two features, foot rests and a brake mechanism, distinguish this velocipede from the 1868 model. Oddly, the handlebars turn and have an eye, as if for a brake, yet there is no evidence that this accessory was ever added, nor is there a passageway through which a brake cord could pass. The finish, now almost gone, was originally red, with a 7/16-inch black stripe split with a fine gold line, reminiscent of the decoration applied to commercial horse-drawn vehicles.