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Brandenburg gate: Solviers stand at ease on top of the Berlin Wall, in front of gate
Brandenburg gate: Solviers stand at ease on top of the Berlin Wall, in front of gate

Brandenburg gate: Solviers stand at ease on top of the Berlin Wall, in front of gate

Date11/16/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Brandenburg gate: Solviers stand at ease on top of the Berlin Wall; in front of gate
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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_0117275F
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