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Two-way stretch

Date10/25/1985

Names

Jarvis, Lillian (subject)

Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Two-way stretch: Top, relax your thigh and groin as you pull on the scarf to intensify the thigh stretch. To stretch the entire back of the leg, keep resistance on your foot as you slowly straighten the leg, bottom.

Subject

Exercise therapy

Ballet dancers

Portraits

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057466F

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