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Frances Willard

Collections Object – Willard’s Bicycle

November 12, 2015 by Guest Blogger

When Frances Willard’s health began to decline later in life, her doctor recommended that she get exercise and fresh air on a regular basis.  So Willard traveled to England to visit her colleague and friend, Lady Henry Somerset, who purchased a bicycle for her and had people on hand to teach Willard how to ride. … Read more

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