A close-up of a needle being inserted in patient, Acupuncture needles are as fine as a human hair

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A close-up of a needle being inserted in patient, Acupuncture needles are as fine as a human hair

Date2/20/1973

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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A close-up of a needle being inserted in patient; Acupuncture needles are as fine as a human hair.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025479F

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