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The poseur, John Picton, with delusions of grandeur (note the 'Napoleonic hand' inside the shirt), stands tall for the little people
The poseur, John Picton, with delusions of grandeur (note the 'Napoleonic hand' inside the shirt), stands tall for the little people

The poseur, John Picton, with delusions of grandeur (note the 'Napoleonic hand' inside the shirt), stands tall for the little people

Date1/28/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: The poseur, John Picton, with delusions of grandeur (note the 'Napoleonic hand' inside the shirt), stands tall for the little people.
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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_0073764F
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