Thousands, of women are employed in this industry, principally located in Ontario and Quebec

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Thousands, of women are employed in this industry, principally located in Ontario and Quebec

Date11/22/1947

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Thousands; of women are employed in this industry; principally located in Ontario and Quebec. Thousands more of feminine customers wear Canadian cloth.

Subject

Weaving

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019623F

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