Pedal Collection (#5)

USA, Hawaii, Maui. Tropical plant detail

USA, Washington, Sammamish. Daylily with dew drops

USA, North America
USA, Pacific Northwest. Everlasting flower, with other flowers reflecting in water drops

Mojave mound cactus or Kingcup cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus)

Australia, Queensland. Orchid details

Worship ceremony at night by Ganges River, Varanasi, India

Farmers use a foot-pedal mechanism to irrigate rice paddies. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century
JAPAN: IRRIGATION, c1575. Farmers use a foot-pedal mechanism to irrigate rice paddies. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century

SEWING MACHINE. The Weed Family Favorite sewing machine. Engraving from Montgomery Ward catalog, 19th century

SEWING MACHINE. The New Home sewing machine. Engraving from Montgomery Ward catalog, 19th century

SEWING MACHINE. The New York Singer sewing machine. Engraving from Montgomery Ward catalog, 19th century

CARILLON, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VELOCIPEDE, 1869. Soules simultaneous movement penny farthing velocipede. Wood engraving, American, 1869

SINGER SEWING MACHINES. Various models of Singer sewing machines, mid 19th century. Line engraving

SEWING MACHINE. Finkle & Lyon family sewing machine. Line engraving, mid 19th century

SEWING MACHINE. Finkle and Lyon Company medium sewing machine. Line engraving, mid 19th century

SEWING MACHINE, 1871. Sewing machine by Pollack, Schmidt and Company. Wood engraving, French, 1871

SEWING MACHINE. Finkle & Lyon large manufacturing sewing machine. Line engraving, mid 19th century

SEWING MACHINE. 19th century wood engraving

SEWING MACHINE AD, 1895. Page from a Montgomery Ward catalogue of 1895

FLYING DUTCHMAN, 1898. English newspaper advertisement for the Flying Dutchman shoe pedal for bicylcing, 1898

SEWING MACHINE, 1853. Grove, Baker and Companys sewing machine exhibited at the New York Crystal Palace in 1853. Line engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

SINGER SEWING MACHINE, 1892. Advertisement for The Singer Manufacturing Company, 1892

BAND SAW, 1895. Band saw as advertised in a Montgomery Ward catalogue, 1895

Boy operating pedal-driven drum raft
A boy operating a pedal-driven drum raft at Longridge Water Activities Centre, watched by a number of spectators. circa 1960s

Pedal-powered boat, 19th century
Pedal-powered boat, 19th-century artwork. Known as the cycloscaphe, this invention had three men using pedals to turn a chain (at rear) that is connected to a propeller underneath the boat

Mechanical buoy, 19th century

Cyclists in a race
Cyclists in a road race

Hybrid orchid close-up, Delray Beach, Florida

Close up details of white rose

Heliborus pattern of winter blooming flower, Sammamish, Washington

Tight in photographs of Dalhia flower with the pedals radiating outward, Sammamish Washington

Pink dahlia detail

Europe, The Netherlands, Amsterdam. A snow-covered bicycle in Amsterdam in winter, black and white

Young boy in a model train with his elder brother
A young boy plays at being the driver of his fine model train, while his elder brother stands alongside. The young engine driver is wearing a special hat

Young boy in toy car
A young boy in a toy car poses for his picture in a photographic studio. The miniature vehicle has a slender steering wheel, horn and number plate

Brother and Sister with fine Go-cart
A small boy (driving) and his elder sister (standing) with their fantastic homemade Go-cart, seemingly constructed out of fruit boxes supported on the chassis of a former large upright pram

Two brothers and their Go-cart
Two brothers, one little more than toddler, play in a Go-cart in their suburban garden

Family photo with children in Go-cart
A late Victorian family pose in their backyard, the three children (of decreasing age) sit proudly in their fantastic homemade toy go-cart, entitled Swift

Posing with a toy pedal car
Two children, probably a brother and sister pose for the camera with a toy which looks half way between a pedal car and a tricycle

Young boy in an elegant toy car
A young blond boy in a wide-brimmed hat and shorts sits proudly in a shiny new toy car, complete with lamp lights mounted on the bonnet

Pedal car fatigue
A small child with a shock of blond hair, looks a bit fed up as they pose in a pedal car with a woman, possibly mother

A boy and his car
A little boy of about five or six years old looks as pleased as punch as he poses next to his very smart, luxurious and large toy pedal car

Three children in a toy car
Three children pose for a picture while crammed into a rather complex and expensive looking toy car

A metalworker operating a drill
A wonderful photograph showing a metalworker operating a drill using all four of his limbs. The manufacturers craft in an industrial setting, attesting to years of experience

Boy in a toy car
A boy at the wheel of a rocket-shaped toy pedal car, posing outside his wooden boarded house

Military Multi-Cycle On trial at Aldershot, 1887
Illustration showing the British Army trials of a Multi-cycle, a pedal machine for twelve soldiers and their equipment, at Aldershot, 1887

Ann Michelle Hat Design, 1955
Illustration showing a vivid green pedal straw hat, which framed the face with its curved brim, 1955

Professor Myers Air Bicycle, 1891
Photograph of Professor Carl Myers Air Bicycle being demonstrated at Congress Springs, Saratoga, 1891. The balloon above the rider was filled with hydrogen gas

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"Pedaling into the Past: Exploring Rhyl's 1950s with Fun and Adventure" Step back in time to Rhyl's vibrant 1950s, where pedal-powered wonders ruled the streets. From a mischievous monkey driving a toy car to a small girl joyfully cruising in her pedal car, these nostalgic scenes capture the essence of pure childhood delight. In this era of innocence and simplicity, even girls took charge behind the wheel, as seen by the determined little driver maneuvering her toy car with utmost focus. Meanwhile, two golden harps on a cutout greetings card remind us of the enchanting melodies that filled those carefree days. Cycling was not just a means of transport but also synonymous with sport, fun, and travel during this remarkable period. The tandem bicycle symbolizes companionship and shared adventures that brought families closer together. And who could forget the iconic Singer sewing machine from the 19th century? A testament to innovation and craftsmanship that revolutionized homes across generations. DDE-90036800 captures an endearing moment between twin siblings dressed alike in matching dungarees – their splendid toy becoming their world as they play side by side. This image reminds us of simpler times when imagination knew no bounds. Traveling through time again takes us to 1903 when Brossard introduced its ideal tourist bike boasting three speeds. It represents an era when cycling became more than just transportation; it became an expression of freedom and exploration. Lastly, we find ourselves captivated by Sammamish's stunning photographs showcasing delicate dahlias with radiant petals unfurling outward like nature's own masterpiece. These images remind us that beauty lies not only in human creations but also within nature itself. As we reflect on these captivating glimpses into history - Rhyl's lively past intertwined with playful moments captured through pedals - let them inspire our present-day adventures while cherishing memories from our collective past.