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Unicare's Manuel Cohen shows BetterBack portable seat to Tauba Lecker
Unicare's Manuel Cohen shows BetterBack portable seat to Tauba Lecker

Unicare's Manuel Cohen shows BetterBack portable seat to Tauba Lecker

Date2/5/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Unicare's Manuel Cohen shows BetterBack portable seat to Tauba Lecker.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025624F
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