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This is a real photo postcard (RPPC) and probably dates from about 1910- 1920.
The couple are sitting on an early Excelsior motorcycle with a pennant on the handle bar. This is a real motorcycle but probably just a studio prop for the couple.
Reproduction of this image in any form is not authorized.
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Thanks for looking Ron.
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Thanks Amber, vetraio and official fuel.
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Thanks for looking bones, kerry and bellin.
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Notice how the female is sitting "side-saddle"...nice photo!
Interesting observation tlmbaran-- I didn't even think about it!
scott