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In 1817, the German baron Karl Drais von Sauerbronn invented his Laufmaschine or "running machine" which was presented in Paris on April 5, 1818.(there are no pedals yet) -
The sewing machine will play a major role in the industrialization of sewing professions: we are moving from craftsmanship to industry! It was created in 1829 by the French tailor Barthélemy Thimonnier who was tired of having to sew everything by hand... Unfortunately, it was not immediately accepted by the workers: they destroyed the machines for fear of losing their jobs… Poor Barthé… -
In 1830, Frenchman Charles Dietz had the idea of dressing the wheels of some of his vehicles with rubber bands. He invents the tire. However, it is necessary to wait for John B. Dunlop, a Scottish veterinarian, who will garnish the wheels of his bicycle with rubber and who will invent, in 1895, the first inner tube. -
The tramway, an electrically powered public transportation vehicle running on rails, is an American invention. It was New Yorker John Stephenson who, in 1832, built the first horse-drawn line between Manhattan and Harlem. After conquering many cities whose topography was adapted to its development, the tramway retreated from other modes of transport before making a comeback motivated by environmental considerations. -
This invention dates from the very end of the 19th century. It was first installed in the Crystal Palace in 1898. At first, it's a simple attraction: you take an escalator ride like you would on a merry-go-round!