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Straight and narrow

Date9/9/1985

Names

Pickell, Brian (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Straight and narrow: Floyd Forsyth checks his efforts during a plowing match in Durham. The top Ontario plowman has been competing since 1945; years before his chief competitor was born.

Subject

Farmers

Farms

Agriculture

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0023121F

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