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Orville Wright in Old Age

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Portrait of Orville Wright inscribed to aviation publicist and historian Harry Bruno, whose collection of papers and photographs is housed at the Wisconsin Historical Society Archives.

Date Created:
circa 1920-1929

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1920-1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 20 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry A. Bruno papers, 1919-1969
Call Number PH 3268
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465401802121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0053af

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012P1X
Legacy ID
WHi 10401

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