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Like many other more exoteric sub-types of bicycles, the history of quadricycle began with the organized manufacture of the first bicycles in the middle of the 19th century. After they were first introduced, quadricycles became popular for many uses, at first mostly for recreation and easier transfer of people and goods between city locations. The defining characteristics that separate quadricycles from carriages or cars are that they have to be light (made from wood or light metals), have four wheels, place for at least one passenger, and have to be powered by human power either utilizing levers or pedals that can be operated by hands of feet. The first recorded design of a quadricycle appeared at the 1853 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations World's Fair in New Youk City. Source: www.bicyclehistory.net/bicycle-history/history-of-quadrac...

My research indicates also that quadricycles are not very safe for children as can cause overturning and injuries, due to lack of stability.

McDonnell & East Summer Sale 1922 catalogue. John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland At the beginning of January 1922, McDonnell & East department store, situated on George Street in Brisbane's CBD, announced their annual "Summer Sale". Extensive advertisements were published in Brisbane newspapers with discounts to wide variety of merchandise - "The firm state this sale is intended to take the form of a New Year surprise to the people of Queensland - to aid them in starting 1922 economically... Included in offerings will be fashion goods for women such as blouses, skirts, robes, also underwear, sunshades, & c., plenty of fashionable millinery, too. There will be bargains in children's frocks, children's underwear, also big values in men's mercery, men's suits, men's hats, boys' suits, and boots and shoes for men, women and children.... Dress fabric values will stand out conspicuously. The firm say the bargains in furniture and furnishings were never better." (The Telegraph, January 3, 1922). Source: www.slq.qld.gov.au/blog/mcdonnell-east-summer-sale-catalo...

Love seeing the old roller skates on the kids shoes.