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Metadata
Title |
1867 Roper Steam Velocipede Replica |
Collection |
Motorcycle |
Object Name |
Roper |
Model Name |
1867 Roper Steam Velocipede |
Place of Origin |
Roxbury, Boston, U.S.A. Roxbury, Boston, U.S.A. |
Catalog Number |
1867.27.8 |
Description |
1867 Roper Steam Velocipede Replica. Specifications: Production:1867-1869 Engine:Twin cylinder steam Bore:2 1/4 in (57 mm) Frame typeIron SuspensionForged iron fork, rigid Brakes:Spoon Tires:34 in (860 mm) Iron on wood rims, wood spokes Wheelbase:49 in (1,200 mm) Sources: 1."America on the Move | Roper Steam Velocipede." America on the Move | Roper Steam Velocipede. Accessed July 06, 2016. http://amhistory.si.edu/onthemove/collection/object_271.html. 2.Gagan, Pete. "THE FIRST AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST." Stanley Steamers. Accessed July 06, 2016. http://stanleysteamers.com/gagan.htm. 3."Roper Steam Velocipede." Wikipedia. Accessed July 06, 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roper_steam_velocipede. |