"SMITH TRICYCLE, Ca. 1880 U.S.N.M. No. 211501... photograph No. 38001); plate 12, b. [T]he American Lever Tricycle... made by the H. B. Smith Machine Co., of Smithville, N. J., well-known manufacturer of Star bicycles in the 1880's. The rear wheels of the tricycle have separate axles, each independent of the other, and... are rotated by pedal levers that, when depressed, pull on straps wound around overrunning clutches on the axles. Springs return the drums of the clutches to rewind the straps when the pedal levers are allowed to rise. Each wheel is provided with its own axle, clutch, strap, and lever combination. The straps can be... attached to... two positions on the levers to provide two different mechanical advantages, or driving ratios. The frame is of metal tubing. The three wheels have metal rims with radial wire spokes... A thin, solid rubber tire is attached to the front wheel ...rear tires are missing. A wooden saddle... mounted on springs is attached to the upper end of a rod that can be raised or lowered... A lever, actuating a friction brake that rubs against the tire on the front wheel, is pivoted on the right handle bar. A small metal mudguard is secured over the... front wheel."