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One Gentle Poke might not damage this original plaster sculpture, but much handling will scratch or chip it
One Gentle Poke might not damage this original plaster sculpture, but much handling will scratch or chip it

One Gentle Poke might not damage this original plaster sculpture, but much handling will scratch or chip it

Date2/6/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: One Gentle Poke might not damage this original plaster sculpture; but much handling will scratch or chip it. Students from Midland Avenue Collegiate on yesterday's tour are members of the school's Cultural and Heritage Club. Most admitted to feeling inhibited by the Don't touch sign put up in gallery but appreciate the reason.
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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_0109263F
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