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Roller Boat Invented by Mr. L.A. Knapp

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Roller Boat Invented by Mr. L.A. Knapp

Date4/10/1923

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Roller Boat Invented by Mr. L.A. Knapp

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112944F

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