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An Awkward Fix

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Engraved illustration depicting Frank Lenz sitting on the edge of a railroad bridge holding his safety bicycle in front of him and his box camera on his back as a train passes behind him.

Date Created:
July 1892

Publication Information

Date Created
July 1892

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
8 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
AP O945 21, p.154

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01419X
Legacy ID
WHi 106725

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