Finishing touch

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Finishing touch

Date5/2/1991

Names

Goode, Jeff (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

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Original Toronto Star caption: Finishing touch: Bill Wong paints fierce eyes on the front of a dragon boat yesterday as the colorful crafts are blessed in preparation for races at Centre Island on June 15 and 16, which are expected to attract 60 teams. The ancient eye-dotting ceremony was held at the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club near Cherry Beach.

Subject

Canoes and canoeing

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0092410F

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