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Pedal cars

Scope note

Vehiclelike toys with pedals akin to bicycles; appeared in simple form in the late 19th century and by the early 20th century sometimes had more eleborate carlike accessories and actual working components.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000211842

Broader Terms used

riding toys

Term used for

car, pedal
cars, pedal

Equivalent Terms used

pedal car

Created

13yrs ago

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