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James Bernard Bowler

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Date

1954

Maker

Aristo Studio

Dimensions

8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)

Accession Number

PA2011.09.0095

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

When James Bernard Bowler was elected at the age of 78, he became the oldest known freshman to serve in the House. Bowler, a Member from Illinois, served in the 83rd to 85th Congresses, until his death in 1957. He was an avid bicyclist and raced in the late 19th century.

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