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Coasting
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Engraved image of a man coasting on a high-wheel bicycle. He has his legs draped over the handlebars, and his hands on the handlebars, leaving the pedals free. A man in a long coat and carrying a cane walks along the path behind the rider.
December 20, 1879
Publication Information
| Date Created | December 20, 1879 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 8 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | AP2 H32, 1879 December |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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