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Bicycle Racers

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Group of racers bank around a turn on a velodrome track.

Date Created:
1930 - 1939
Creator:
Scherschel, Frank

Publication Information

Creator Scherschel, Frank
Date Created 1930 - 1939

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 34 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Frank Joseph Scherschel photographs, 1907-1981
Call Number PH 3886 (3)
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464954702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HAS
Legacy ID
WHi 9421

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