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Back straightening

Date8/14/1985

Names

Bull, Ron (photographer)

Jarvis, Lillian (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Back straightening: Left: sit on the floor with knees bent, then straighten your back as much as possible by pulling on your knees with your hands. Keep your sholders directly over your hips and don't arch your back.

Subject

Portraits

Exercise therapy

Ballet dancers

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057480F

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