ca. 1885 Quadrant Tricycle
Tricycles were socially acceptable because they could be ridden in everyday attire, were more comfortable to ride than a highwheeler, and did not require full-time attention to balance. This allowed sociable conversation. Manufactured in Birmingham, England, this Quadrant has a revolving sprocket and chain drive at a time when highwheelers still had pedals mounted directly on the front wheel hub.
Accession no. 1986G66
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