Ruth Barnett: Scarborough lace-maker will be demonstrating her art Thursday in Toronto

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Ruth Barnett: Scarborough lace-maker will be demonstrating her art Thursday in Toronto

Date7/8/1986

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Eglinton, Rick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Ruth Barnett: Scarborough lace-maker will be demonstrating her art Thursday in Toronto.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019614F

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