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Designing sisters

Date10/14/1981

Names

Cooper, David (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Designing sisters: Astrid Graham; 18; in foreground; and her sister; Karin; 27; joined forces this year to turn out leather garments; now selling in Toronto stores. They're wearing outfits they designed.

Subject

Fashion

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0023529F

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