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Birds of the winter garden may be attracted to the window feeding shelf when food and protection is given
Birds of the winter garden may be attracted to the window feeding shelf when food and protection is given

Birds of the winter garden may be attracted to the window feeding shelf when food and protection is given

Date3/1/1938
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Original Toronto Star caption: Birds of the winter garden may be attracted to the window feeding shelf when food and protection is given.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0068674F
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