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The Dandy Horse: Early 19th-Century Human-Powered Bicycle Invention #3571565 (License: Personal Use)

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A 19th-century gentleman in top hat and suit riding a dandy horse (early velocipede) with two large wheels and no pedals.

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This 19th-century engraving depicts a man in formal attire operating a Laufmaschine (running machine), also known as the Dandy Horse or hobby horse-a wooden two-wheeled vehicle without pedals, invented by German Baron Karl Drais in 1817. The rider propels himself by pushing off the ground with his feet, while steering via a pivoting front wheel. It marked the first practical step toward the modern bicycle and sparked a brief but influential craze across Europe.
Used in historical articles, museum exhibits, and educational content about transportation evolution; matches user intent for learning about pre-pedal bicycles, early cycling history, or 19th-century inventions.
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