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Matthew Cherry patent
Left: Patent Drawing 382,351  Velocipede  5/8/1888

Matthew Cherry
Matthew Cherry developed two devices that would one day evolve into very useful items for transportation. The first device was a velocipede (bicycle) the second was a street car fender.

Matthew Cherry patent
Right: Patent Drawing 531,908  Street Car Fender 1/1/1895

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