Excel boutique's Leighten Barrett and his red raincoat brigade

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Excel boutique's Leighten Barrett and his red raincoat brigade

Date11/11/1978

Names

Barrett, Leighton (subject)

Cooper, David (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Excel boutique's Leighten Barrett and his red raincoat brigade

Subject

Fashion designers

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0030896F

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