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Gordon Penrose, As mad scientist, former teacher shows kids how to experiment with everyday objects
Gordon Penrose, As mad scientist, former teacher shows kids how to experiment with everyday objects

Gordon Penrose, As mad scientist, former teacher shows kids how to experiment with everyday objects

Date11/17/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gordon Penrose, As mad scientist, former teacher shows kids how to experiment with everyday objects.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0073069F
Everyday objects, or, Picturesque aspects of natural history
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