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On the broom

Date11/11/1986

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Weil, Bernard (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: On the broom: Clare Laking; 87; shows his form at the Royal Canadian Curling Club. He's part of a group of men who find fellowship and competition every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the east end club.

Subject

Longevity

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024613F

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