This is the barrel in which Red, here with an interested visitor, plans to make the hazardous journey

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This is the barrel in which Red, here with an interested visitor, plans to make the hazardous journey

Date7/7/1945

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: This is the barrel in which Red; here with an interested visitor; plans to make the hazardous journey. It is a 720-pound; all-steel barrel constructed on specifications made by Red's father; Red Hill; Sr.; in 1930. It cost $500 to build in Niagara Falls

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Stunt performers

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0106912F

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