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Fun in a box: The Crayola line of crayons, markers, art and craft materials have been outstanding toys for generations, the Toy Testing Council says
Fun in a box: The Crayola line of crayons, markers, art and craft materials have been outstanding toys for generations, the Toy Testing Council says

Fun in a box: The Crayola line of crayons, markers, art and craft materials have been outstanding toys for generations, the Toy Testing Council says

Date11/11/1992
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fun in a box: The Crayola line of crayons; markers; art and craft materials have been outstanding toys for generations; the Toy Testing Council says.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018202F
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