Bicycle 19th century hi-res stock photography and images

USA. Old bicycle. 19th century engraving. Colored. Stock Photo

RMCPE739–USA. Old bicycle. 19th century engraving. Colored.

The evolution of the bicycle, 19th century, (c1920). Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMB0KDMX–The evolution of the bicycle, 19th century, (c1920). Artist: Unknown

Rudge-Whitworth Cycles. Bike female model Whitworth, England. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1893 Stock Photo

RM2FX58Y3–Rudge-Whitworth Cycles. Bike female model Whitworth, England. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1893

Woman riding a bicycle. Illustration, early 20th century. Stock Photo

RMERGJDE–Woman riding a bicycle. Illustration, early 20th century.

A rich driver in his automobile shows papers to a policeman on a bicycle. 19th century France. French illustration 1900 Stock Photo

RMRJANKA–A rich driver in his automobile shows papers to a policeman on a bicycle. 19th century France. French illustration 1900

Vintage bicycle at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Sussex, UK. Stock Photo

RMA07PY5–Vintage bicycle at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Sussex, UK.

Velocipede, bicycle, 19th century and earlier, tandem, 1880, woodcut, Germany Stock Photo

RMR56JXC–Velocipede, bicycle, 19th century and earlier, tandem, 1880, woodcut, Germany

Cover of Jugend magazine, cycling man and woman, falling off bicycle, 19th Century. Jugendstil, Art nouveau Stock Photo

RM2F8C79W–Cover of Jugend magazine, cycling man and woman, falling off bicycle, 19th Century. Jugendstil, Art nouveau

Traffic accident caricature From the Book Das Narrenrad : Album fröhlicher Radfahrbilder [The fool's wheel: album of happy cycling pictures] by Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956, illustrator; Heilemann, Ernst, 1870- illustrator; Hansen, Knut, illustrator; Fürst, Edmund, 1874-1955, illustrator; Edel, Edmund, illustrator; Schnebel, Carl, illustrator; Verlag Otto Elsner, printer. Published in Germany in 1898 Stock Photo

RF2D6KFG6–Traffic accident caricature From the Book Das Narrenrad : Album fröhlicher Radfahrbilder [The fool's wheel: album of happy cycling pictures] by Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956, illustrator; Heilemann, Ernst, 1870- illustrator; Hansen, Knut, illustrator; Fürst, Edmund, 1874-1955, illustrator; Edel, Edmund, illustrator; Schnebel, Carl, illustrator; Verlag Otto Elsner, printer. Published in Germany in 1898

Old bicycle. Engraving, 19th century. Later colouration. Stock Photo

RME5HKN6–Old bicycle. Engraving, 19th century. Later colouration.

COVENTRY-EAG;E BICYCLE WORKS in 1897 Stock Photo

RM2C4BK2M–COVENTRY-EAG;E BICYCLE WORKS in 1897

Penny Farthing. Frances Benjamin Johnson standing next to a penny farthing, c. 1890-1900 Stock Photo

RM2WJ7NPG–Penny Farthing. Frances Benjamin Johnson standing next to a penny farthing, c. 1890-1900

Men in 19th Century clothing at the Long Island Railroad Museum in Greenport, NY Stock Photo

RM2XMXXY6–Men in 19th Century clothing at the Long Island Railroad Museum in Greenport, NY

The Bicycle - Dress Reformer of the 19th Century Stock Photo

RF2DCCXB0–The Bicycle - Dress Reformer of the 19th Century

Hikifuda are advertising handbills that became popular in late 19th to early 20th century Japan. Showing the increasing sophistication of Japanese commerce, the handbills were produced to advertise a company or promote a product, and sometimes they were even used as wrapping paper. While hikifuda began to be produced as woodblock prints in the late 17th century, they witnessed a boom in the later 19th century when they were cheaply printed using colour lithography. Stock Photo

RM2B031R3–Hikifuda are advertising handbills that became popular in late 19th to early 20th century Japan. Showing the increasing sophistication of Japanese commerce, the handbills were produced to advertise a company or promote a product, and sometimes they were even used as wrapping paper. While hikifuda began to be produced as woodblock prints in the late 17th century, they witnessed a boom in the later 19th century when they were cheaply printed using colour lithography.

Blondin riding a bicycle on a high-wire, 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2M3K32B–Blondin riding a bicycle on a high-wire, 19th century.

The illustration of a woman on a bicycle by Edward Penfield (1866-1925) is a modified detail from a 1895 poster advertising Stearns Bicycles of New York, USA. Stock Photo

RM2J9W83C–The illustration of a woman on a bicycle by Edward Penfield (1866-1925) is a modified detail from a 1895 poster advertising Stearns Bicycles of New York, USA.

Vintage photo of Madge Lessing on bicycle, holding musical horn to lips. 1898 Madge Lessing (1873 – 1966) was a British stage actress and singer, pant Stock Photo

RM2HN3R6D–Vintage photo of Madge Lessing on bicycle, holding musical horn to lips. 1898 Madge Lessing (1873 – 1966) was a British stage actress and singer, pant

Penny farthing Bicycle, one of 5 19th Century cycles presented to Middlesbrough's Dorman Museum from the estate of Harry Nerwell of Whitby, who died in April, and it is shown off here by 21 year old Leigh Lampard, a volunteer worker at the museum, 18th June 1985. Cycling Stock Photo

RMERXAJG–Penny farthing Bicycle, one of 5 19th Century cycles presented to Middlesbrough's Dorman Museum from the estate of Harry Nerwell of Whitby, who died in April, and it is shown off here by 21 year old Leigh Lampard, a volunteer worker at the museum, 18th June 1985. Cycling

THE PETROL-CYCLE. A gasoline engine is installed on a bicycle. United States. Engraving of the nineteenth century. Stock Photo

RMBMJYHB–THE PETROL-CYCLE. A gasoline engine is installed on a bicycle. United States. Engraving of the nineteenth century.

Harry John Lawson, English inventor of a safety bicycle, 19th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMAJA3X6–Harry John Lawson, English inventor of a safety bicycle, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

Tandem bicycle. 19th century engraving. Stock Photo

RMP53TNK–Tandem bicycle. 19th century engraving.

A water velocipede. With paddles built into the wheel and the wheel powered by pedalling, this was basically an aquatic bicycle. This model appears to be the Floating Velocipide which was the invention of Americans Carl Wederkinch and Archibald Starkweather and patented in 1870. After a 19th century work by an unidentified artist. Stock Photo

RM2J10JAH–A water velocipede. With paddles built into the wheel and the wheel powered by pedalling, this was basically an aquatic bicycle. This model appears to be the Floating Velocipide which was the invention of Americans Carl Wederkinch and Archibald Starkweather and patented in 1870. After a 19th century work by an unidentified artist.

Young woman watching man paint landscape - Cover of Figaro Illustré. Woman is wearing typical 19th century outfit with leg of mutton sleeves, hat and gloves. Man is wearing plus fours and a hat. Their two bicycles are leaning against a low wall. Illustration by George Roux 1853 - 1929 Stock Photo

RMKE2KNG–Young woman watching man paint landscape - Cover of Figaro Illustré. Woman is wearing typical 19th century outfit with leg of mutton sleeves, hat and gloves. Man is wearing plus fours and a hat. Their two bicycles are leaning against a low wall. Illustration by George Roux 1853 - 1929

RMA07RG3–Vintage bicycle at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Sussex, UK.

Velocipede, bicycle, 19th century and earlier, 1880, woodcut, Germany Stock Photo

RMR56JXD–Velocipede, bicycle, 19th century and earlier, 1880, woodcut, Germany

Victorian advert for a Gamage boys or girls bicycle, 1890s, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2T1HXKN–Victorian advert for a Gamage boys or girls bicycle, 1890s, 19th Century

Illustration showing an early 19th century English Bicycle 1850 Stock Photo

RM2K0TD6F–Illustration showing an early 19th century English Bicycle 1850

Celeripede bicycle, 19th century illustration Stock Photo

RF2H12YJK–Celeripede bicycle, 19th century illustration

Classic traditional vintage bicycle, 19th century style Stock Photo

RF2D7TMK8–Classic traditional vintage bicycle, 19th century style

Penny Farthing. Man standing next to a penny farthing in Fife, Scotland, 1880 Stock Photo

RM2WJ7NPF–Penny Farthing. Man standing next to a penny farthing in Fife, Scotland, 1880

A high wheel bicycle at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Greenport, NY Stock Photo

RM2XMXY2B–A high wheel bicycle at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Greenport, NY

RM2F618FD–Miss Bicycle, 1894

L. L. Roush, American, 19th century, The Great Bicycle Parade, 1897, Photogravure on paper, Overall: 11 7/16 x 21 3/16 in. (29 x 53.8 cm Stock Photo

RM2B0GK6K–L. L. Roush, American, 19th century, The Great Bicycle Parade, 1897, Photogravure on paper, Overall: 11 7/16 x 21 3/16 in. (29 x 53.8 cm

Couple riding a tandem bicycle - late 19th century. Stock Photo

RMERHHG2–Couple riding a tandem bicycle - late 19th century.

A Singer 'Matchless' high bicycle (1887) at the Brooklands Museum, Surrey, UK. Stock Photo

RM2M3J0D7–A Singer 'Matchless' high bicycle (1887) at the Brooklands Museum, Surrey, UK.

19th century lithograph of Golden Gate. Sunset in the Yellowstone park. 1897 Vintage print shows a man, with a bicycle to which a rifle is fastened, s Stock Photo

RM2HG3EBP–19th century lithograph of Golden Gate. Sunset in the Yellowstone park. 1897 Vintage print shows a man, with a bicycle to which a rifle is fastened, s

Primitive bicycle, a form of Dandy-Horse Wood engraving Stock Photo

RMTXGW1R–Primitive bicycle, a form of Dandy-Horse Wood engraving

RMC0FMBB–Tandem bicycle. 19th century engraving.

BICYCLE Early forms called Draisienne or 'dandy horse' had no pedals and were pushed along with the feet. Stock Photo

RM2C468TX–BICYCLE Early forms called Draisienne or 'dandy horse' had no pedals and were pushed along with the feet.

RMPPB07P–Tandem bicycle. 19th century engraving.

A 19th century female cyclist. Stock Photo

RMDBHM68–A 19th century female cyclist.

Six early forms of bicycles and tricycles, 19th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7CX6T–Six early forms of bicycles and tricycles, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

Yellowstone National Park. Golden Gate, sunset in the Yellowstone Park. chromolithograph ca. 1897 Stock Photo

RMCWB7AC–Yellowstone National Park. Golden Gate, sunset in the Yellowstone Park. chromolithograph ca. 1897

Velocipede, bicycle, 19th century and earlier, Manuped, 1880, woodcut, Germany Stock Photo

RMR56JXF–Velocipede, bicycle, 19th century and earlier, Manuped, 1880, woodcut, Germany

Vintage photograph of Victorian Cyclists outside a Great Western Railway station, with bicycle and penny farthing, 19th Century Stock Photo

RMW77N31–Vintage photograph of Victorian Cyclists outside a Great Western Railway station, with bicycle and penny farthing, 19th Century

Illustration depicting a clown performing a stunt where he falls comically off a bicycle. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2JYWF72–Illustration depicting a clown performing a stunt where he falls comically off a bicycle. Dated 19th Century

Diamond frame safety bicycle, 19th century illustration Stock Photo

RF2H12YKE–Diamond frame safety bicycle, 19th century illustration

Salesman, John Whitfield, pictured with his 19th Century Penny Farthing Cycle, which is for sale, priced at £500. 13th November 1985. Cycling. Stock Photo

RMERX9HG–Salesman, John Whitfield, pictured with his 19th Century Penny Farthing Cycle, which is for sale, priced at £500. 13th November 1985. Cycling.

France, Nord, Dunkirk, Saint-Éloi church, cyclist in front of the late 19th century facade with bomb impacts from the Second World War Stock Photo

RF2WCX37P–France, Nord, Dunkirk, Saint-Éloi church, cyclist in front of the late 19th century facade with bomb impacts from the Second World War

RM2XMXY2K–A high wheel bicycle at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Greenport, NY

RF2DCCX5D–Miss Bicycle, 1894

Pettigrew Bicycle Rack. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1899 Stock Photo

RM2J09K0T–Pettigrew Bicycle Rack. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1899

A Tandem Bicycle. Early 20th century illustration. Stock Photo

RMERGJDF–A Tandem Bicycle. Early 20th century illustration.

Penny-farthing bicycle showing large rear wheel Stock Photo

RMPFR0RH–Penny-farthing bicycle showing large rear wheel

Vintage aquarelle print of woman, on three wheel bicycle, followed by men on high-wheelers. 1887 Stock Photo

RM2HG3EBY–Vintage aquarelle print of woman, on three wheel bicycle, followed by men on high-wheelers. 1887

Velocipede. 19th century. Engraving. Stock Photo

RMR978J0–Velocipede. 19th century. Engraving.

RMCPE748–Tandem bicycle. 19th century engraving.

KIRKPATRICK MACMILLAN (1812-1878) Scottish blacksmith who is generally credited with the invention of the pedal driven bicycle Stock Photo

RM2DAEHFJ–KIRKPATRICK MACMILLAN (1812-1878) Scottish blacksmith who is generally credited with the invention of the pedal driven bicycle

RMP53TNJ–USA. Old bicycle. 19th century engraving. Colored.

A French soldier riding a penny-farthing aka a high wheel, high wheeler and ordinary, 19th century. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887. Stock Photo

RMT0EXFA–A French soldier riding a penny-farthing aka a high wheel, high wheeler and ordinary, 19th century. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887.

Old bike with wooden wheels parked outside a shop in Brugge Belgium Stock Photo

RMB70D8N–Old bike with wooden wheels parked outside a shop in Brugge Belgium

Printfeaturing caricatures playing, titled: 'The Brownie's Playground', print by Thomas & Wylie, June 11, 1896. Stock Photo

RMCWB47W–Printfeaturing caricatures playing, titled: 'The Brownie's Playground', print by Thomas & Wylie, June 11, 1896.

Velocipede, bicycle, 19th century and earlier, Gepäckdreirad, 1880, woodcut, Germany Stock Photo

RMR56JXM–Velocipede, bicycle, 19th century and earlier, Gepäckdreirad, 1880, woodcut, Germany

The Dandy-Horse, introduced c.1818, called the Draisen in Paris and the Drais Laufmashin in Germany Wood engraving Stock Photo

RMTXGW28–The Dandy-Horse, introduced c.1818, called the Draisen in Paris and the Drais Laufmashin in Germany Wood engraving

A cartoon depicting a couple cycling along the promenade. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJ93C1–A cartoon depicting a couple cycling along the promenade. Dated 19th century

Devon high wheel bicycle, 19th century illustration Stock Photo

RF2H12YK6–Devon high wheel bicycle, 19th century illustration

Vintage photograph of a vicar riding a bicycle, a clerical cyclist, 1895 Stock Photo

RM2HXPBTX–Vintage photograph of a vicar riding a bicycle, a clerical cyclist, 1895

A Ladies Hobby (Early Bicycle) Stock Photo

RMMXRBW9–A Ladies Hobby (Early Bicycle)

Men in 19th Century clothing examining a high wheeler bicycle at the Long Island Railroad Museum in Greenport, NY Stock Photo

RM2XMP3G6–Men in 19th Century clothing examining a high wheeler bicycle at the Long Island Railroad Museum in Greenport, NY

High Wheeler Bicycle Race, 1890s Stock Photo

RMT802PP–High Wheeler Bicycle Race, 1890s

New bicycle counters, universal cyclometer by Fonréaud. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1897 Stock Photo

RM2H6DAN5–New bicycle counters, universal cyclometer by Fonréaud. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1897

RMFJR267–A Tandem Bicycle. Early 20th century illustration.

A 1920's illustration of British male and female riders in 1820 trying out the newly invented (or improved) Hobby Horse (aka velocipede or Dandy-Horse craze. Stock Photo

RMW5E3R5–A 1920's illustration of British male and female riders in 1820 trying out the newly invented (or improved) Hobby Horse (aka velocipede or Dandy-Horse craze.

Vintage photograph shows a man riding a bicycle down the steps of the U.S. Capitol as another man with a bicycle waits at the top. 1884 Stock Photo

RM2HN3R86–Vintage photograph shows a man riding a bicycle down the steps of the U.S. Capitol as another man with a bicycle waits at the top. 1884

New Orleans Louisiana,Warehouse District,Julia Street,Hernsheim Cigar Factory,La Belle Creole Cigar & Tobacco Company,5 story building,19th century,re Stock Photo

RM2C178TK–New Orleans Louisiana,Warehouse District,Julia Street,Hernsheim Cigar Factory,La Belle Creole Cigar & Tobacco Company,5 story building,19th century,re

Old bicycle. USA. XIX century engraving. Stock Photo

RMBMJYGK–Old bicycle. USA. XIX century engraving.

Original Victorian photograph of a woman with her bicycle in a garden, vintage cycling, circa 1898, U.K. Stock Photo

RM2NPBGNF–Original Victorian photograph of a woman with her bicycle in a garden, vintage cycling, circa 1898, U.K.

An illustration of a woman on a bicycle with a Cycle Manual in her hand. The image by Joseph J Gould (1880-1935) is a detail from a poster for Lippincott's, an American monthly literary magazine published in Philadelphia from 1868 to 1915. Stock Photo

RM2J9W820–An illustration of a woman on a bicycle with a Cycle Manual in her hand. The image by Joseph J Gould (1880-1935) is a detail from a poster for Lippincott's, an American monthly literary magazine published in Philadelphia from 1868 to 1915.

Two 19th century English ladies on bicycles. Stock Photo

RMDNG6RF–Two 19th century English ladies on bicycles.

CRESCENT BICYCLES. An 1896 advert for American Crescent bikes. Stock Photo

RM2Y6PARF–CRESCENT BICYCLES. An 1896 advert for American Crescent bikes.

African American boy seated on porch of house, another African American boy standing with bicycle on porch of another house, Stock Photo

RMCWB4JN–African American boy seated on porch of house, another African American boy standing with bicycle on porch of another house,

Velocipede, bicycle, 19th century and earlier, rover, 1880, woodcut, Germany Stock Photo

RMR56JXB–Velocipede, bicycle, 19th century and earlier, rover, 1880, woodcut, Germany

Military multicycle by Singer & Co. 12 men, with ammunition wagon at rear. British war department put through trials. July 1887 From 'Scientific American' Engraving New York Stock Photo

RMTXGW29–Military multicycle by Singer & Co. 12 men, with ammunition wagon at rear. British war department put through trials. July 1887 From 'Scientific American' Engraving New York

Illustration showing the early 19th century German inventor, Karl von Drais riding his Velocipede (Hobby Horse) bicycle. 1840 Stock Photo

RM2K0TD6D–Illustration showing the early 19th century German inventor, Karl von Drais riding his Velocipede (Hobby Horse) bicycle. 1840

Original rover safety bicycle, 19th century illustration Stock Photo

RF2H12YJP–Original rover safety bicycle, 19th century illustration

Unicycle. 19th century. Engraving. Stock Photo

RME4G0HG–Unicycle. 19th century. Engraving.

Page of Victorian newspaper adverts, Remington Typewriter, Invalid chairs and carriages, Vaseline, 1890s, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2N18KEE–Page of Victorian newspaper adverts, Remington Typewriter, Invalid chairs and carriages, Vaseline, 1890s, 19th Century

China: Chinese man riding a wooden bicycle of local manufacture, Beijing, c. 1890. A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, about twice as many as automobiles. Stock Photo

RM2B01AK0–China: Chinese man riding a wooden bicycle of local manufacture, Beijing, c. 1890. A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, about twice as many as automobiles.

RMT802PN–High Wheeler Bicycle Race, 1890s

Girardot on his petrol bicycle engine. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1899 Stock Photo

RM2J09K7W–Girardot on his petrol bicycle engine. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1899

Three women on the bike, original print from the year 1899, Drei Frauen auf dem Rad, historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt, koloriert, handcoloriert, Koloration, digital verbessert Stock Photo

RF2HBEG3X–Three women on the bike, original print from the year 1899, Drei Frauen auf dem Rad, historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt, koloriert, handcoloriert, Koloration, digital verbessert

A 1920's illustration of riders in 1820 at a British riding school for people wishing to learn how to ride the Hobby Horse, (aka Dandy Horse or Velocipide) a newly improved invention at that time which caused a sensation and became a national craze Stock Photo

RMW5E418–A 1920's illustration of riders in 1820 at a British riding school for people wishing to learn how to ride the Hobby Horse, (aka Dandy Horse or Velocipide) a newly improved invention at that time which caused a sensation and became a national craze

Vintage photo of Frances Benjamin Johnston (photographer), self-portrait dressed as a man with false moustache, posed with bicycle. Between 1890-1900 Stock Photo

RM2HN3RD4–Vintage photo of Frances Benjamin Johnston (photographer), self-portrait dressed as a man with false moustache, posed with bicycle. Between 1890-1900

5th November 2023. Participants in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2023 driving through West Sussex, England, UK. The route of the popular annual event runs for 60 miles. Pictured: a man rides an 1890 Singer cycle (Royal Roadster body bicycle). Stock Photo

RM2T5J0MR–5th November 2023. Participants in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2023 driving through West Sussex, England, UK. The route of the popular annual event runs for 60 miles. Pictured: a man rides an 1890 Singer cycle (Royal Roadster body bicycle).