. A treatise on Marks' patent artificial limbs with rubber hands and feet. No. 278. My latest prank is that of riding a bicycle. I found the task considerable atfirst, but, being determined, I succeeded, after repeated attempts, to ride toler-. No. well. I do not regard it as a fascinating indulgence for one situated as T A. A. MAKES, ARTIFICIAL LIMBS, NEW YORE CITY. 199 am, and probably shall not continue in the practice long, My purpose was toprove that riding a bicycle is possible with one wearing two artificial legs, andI am proud that I have accomplished so much. Enclosed find my


. A treatise on Marks' patent artificial limbs with rubber hands and feet. No. 278. My latest prank is that of riding a bicycle. I found the task considerable atfirst, but, being determined, I succeeded, after repeated attempts, to ride toler-. No. well. I do not regard it as a fascinating indulgence for one situated as T A. A. MAKES, ARTIFICIAL LIMBS, NEW YORE CITY. 199 am, and probably shall not continue in the practice long, My purpose was toprove that riding a bicycle is possible with one wearing two artificial legs, andI am proud that I have accomplished so much. Enclosed find my photographin the act.


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