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Image Not Available for During the last three years, this gentleman has put 40,000 kms on his shoes. He is considered the record walker amongst his colleagues.
During the last three years, this gentleman has put 40,000 kms on his shoes. He is considered the record walker amongst his colleagues.
Image Not Available for During the last three years, this gentleman has put 40,000 kms on his shoes. He is considered the record walker amongst his colleagues.

During the last three years, this gentleman has put 40,000 kms on his shoes. He is considered the record walker amongst his colleagues.

Creator Deutscher Verlag (German)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23.2 x 17.5 cm (9 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/4233
    LocationNot currently on display

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    Deutscher Verlag
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    1943
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    Deutscher Verlag
    1943
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    Deutscher Verlag
    1930s
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    Deutscher Verlag
    1930s
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    Deutscher Verlag
    1930s
    Photograph
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