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Velocipede Race in Paris

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Engraved view of four women racing on bicycles. Spectators in the background are behind a fence.

Date Created:
December 1868

Publication Information

Date Created December 1868

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number AP2 H32 1868, p. 812

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014192
Legacy ID
WHi 98854

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