Favorite this☆ 1868 Roper steam velocipede Description: View of an 1868 Roper steam velocipede. Label on front: "Roper steam velocipede, 1868." Typed on back: "Steam-operated velocipede constructed by S.H. Roper in the late 1860's." Handwritten on back: "Roper." Details Resource ID: na047658 Subject: Automobiles, Steam Velocipedes Photographic prints Date Issued: Unknown year Format: 1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in. Member of: National Automotive History Collection Filing Location: Roper Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.