Draisienne Collection

Early Bicycles
A variety of early bicycles, including two varieties of the Celerifere of 1793 (1 & 2), the Draisienne (Dandy-Horse) of 1819 (3) and Gompertzs Velocipede (4)

A Dandy-Horse or Draisienne of the type fashionable in about 1820. Woodcut
530735 A Dandy-Horse or Draisienne of the type fashionable in about 1820. Woodcut; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Baron von Drais's bicycle (Draisienne). Exhibited Paris 1818. Woodcut from Mechanics' Magazine, London
530733 Baron von Drais's bicycle (Draisienne). Exhibited Paris 1818. Woodcut from Mechanics' Magazine, London, September, 1832.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Means of transport: The celerifer or draisienne, invented by Baron Carl Drais von Sauerbronn (1785 - 1851) in 1816
LSE4082468 Means of transport: The celerifer or draisienne, invented by Baron Carl Drais von Sauerbronn (1785 - 1851) in 1816. In " the locomotion through the ages" by Octave Uzanne

The Pedestrian Curricle patented by Dennis Johnson, c. 1819 (colour litho)
PER76066 The Pedestrian Curricle patented by Dennis Johnson, c.1819 (colour litho) by Rousseau, Maurice (19th century) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Pedestrian Hobbyhorse, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1819 (colour litho)
STC101841 Pedestrian Hobbyhorse, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1819 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A velocipede race at Jardin du Luxembourg in 1818 after an engraving of the time
PER326528 A velocipede race at Jardin du Luxembourg in 1818 after an engraving of the time, engraved by P. Comte (19th century) (colour engraving) by Duvaux

Advertisement for Michaux bicycles, 1897 (chromolitho)
6032898 Advertisement for Michaux bicycles, 1897 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Michaux bicycles)

Draisienne 1819
Draisienne or Dandy Horse. Date: 1819

A Dandy-Horse or Draisienne of the type fashionable c1820. (Colorised black and white print)

Baron von Draiss bicycle (Draisienne). Exhibited Paris 1818. Artist: Baron von Drais
Baron von Draiss bicycle (Draisienne). Exhibited Paris 1818. From Mechanics Magazine, London, September, 1832

Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School, 1819 (colour litho)
XCF322599 Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School, 1819 (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Velocipedes (coloured engraving)
XIR216689 Velocipedes (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Beit Collection, Co. Wicklow, Ireland; French, out of copyright

Cycling / Draisienne / 1819
DRAISIENNE Or the pedestrians accelerator, invented by Baron Von Drais

Learning to Ride Hobby
Englishmen learn to ride Johnsons Pedestrian Hobby Horse at the riding school in the Strand, London; the machine is based on Drais machine, the Draisienne

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The draisienne, also known as the early bicycle, revolutionized transportation in the 19th century. Invented by Baron Carl Drais von Sauerbronn in 1816, this two-wheeled vehicle paved the way for modern bicycles. Before the draisienne came into existence, people relied on horses or walked long distances to travel. The celerifer or draisienne changed everything. With its simple design and functionality, it quickly became a popular means of transport. Illustrations from "The Locomotion Through the Ages" by Octave Uzanne depict these early bicycles in action. Eugene Courbouin's artwork captures their unique charm and elegance. Other variations of the draisienne emerged over time. The Pedestrian Curricle patented by Dennis Johnson around 1819 added a touch of color to these vehicles with lithography techniques. Ackermanns Repository of Arts featured a Pedestrian Hobbyhorse in their publication from that same year. Velocipede races at Jardin du Luxembourg showcased the growing popularity of these innovative machines in 1818. An engraving from that era immortalizes this exciting event. As time went on, advertisements for Michaux bicycles appeared in chromolitho prints during 1897, showcasing how far this mode of transportation had come since its inception. Baron von Draiss' own bicycle was exhibited in Paris in 1818 and depicted through his artistic skills. This particular type became fashionable around 1820 and was commonly referred to as a Dandy-Horse or Draisienne. Innovation continued with new velocipedes emerging onto society's scene thanks to patents like those mentioned in "Long Live the Velocipede. " These inventions pushed boundaries and further improved upon earlier designs. Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School capitalized on this newfound fascination with draisienes by offering riding lessons starting from 1819 onwards according to a colorful lithograph.