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Bicycle Race
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Engraved image of a drawing by Henry Sandham showing six bicycle racers on a track with a large crowd of spectators in the stands and along the side of the track at left. The judge's stand is on the at right.
September 1886
Sandham, Henry, 1842-1910
Publication Information
| Creator | Sandham, Henry, 1842-1910 |
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| Date Created | September 1886 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35 x 24 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | AP2 H32 1886, p.624 |
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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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