IIIF

Collectible

Date8/22/1984

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Collectible: Doug Mitchell; owner of the Trader's Den; a Markham gunshop; holds a Winchester ? the gun that won the West. It's one of the most popular items for collectors.

Subject

Weapons

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019589F

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