[Illustration: Sturdy & Young, of Providence, R. I. Velocipede. No. 89,700. Patented May 4, 1869.] SOME YOUNG AND STURDY “CHILDREN OF LARGER GROWTH” INVENT A WHIRLIGIG. “This invention relates to a new and useful improvement in velocipedes, whereby they are better adapted to be employed as a medium of amusement and exercise for children and youth, as well as for ‘_children of a larger growth_.’ It is chiefly designed for use in play-grounds, lawns, gardens, and play-rooms; and “The invention consists in rotating a large horizontal wheel, formed of two concentric rings, tied together by bars, and supported on vertical wheels, each of which is revolved, by means of cranks, with the feet, after the manner of the common velocipede, thus rotating the main wheel, the construction, arrangement, and operation being as hereinafter more fully described. “The accompanying drawing is a perspective view of the combined velocipede, showing the manner of its construction and operation. “A represents the double-rimmed wheel, which may be made of any required diameter, and of any suitable material, and in any equivalent manner. “We do not confine ourselves to propelling by the feet exclusively. The driving-wheels may be rotated by the hands, as in some descriptions of velocipede, or by the feet and the weight of the body combined, as in the rocking-saddle kind. “Having thus described our invention, “What we claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is,— 2. A velocipede formed of a horizontal wheel or rim, when supported on vertical wheels adapted to be rotated by means of cranks, substantially as set forth. “+George J. Sturdy.+ “+Solomon W. Young.+” [Illustration: B. S. Lawson. Velocipede. No. 90,563. Patented May 25, 1869.] “My invention relates to velocipedes; and it consists mainly in a seat-spring of novel construction, upon which the seat is made adjustable in a novel manner.” * * * * * This is another of the Dalzell patterns. The mechanism is not claimed in the patent, as will be noticed from the above brief. [Illustration: L. B. Flanders, of Philadelphia. Velocipede. No. 91,534. Patented June 22, 1869.] “The steering of the velocipede may be readily effected by the movement of the body, or by bringing one or other of the stirrups in contact with the ground. Owing to the roller on the stirrup, its contact with the ground will not interfere with the convenience of the operator. “Although I have shown the driving-wheel as arranged for being operated by hand, the ordinary treadle-devices used in connection with common velocipedes may be employed, so as to impart the desired movement to the wheel by the legs and feet of the operator.” * * * * *