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David Hughes has the job of his dreams - hunting down antique beds for people who want to sleep on history.
David Hughes has the job of his dreams - hunting down antique beds for people who want to sleep on history.

David Hughes has the job of his dreams - hunting down antique beds for people who want to sleep on history.

Date1/26/1992
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128600F
David Hughes spends his days refurbishing iron beds. It probably seems like an odd thing to collect, he admits.
David Hughes spends his days refurbishing iron beds. It probably seems like an odd thing to collect, he admits.
2/26/1992
Star Man Overseas, Pte. Charles Hughes, a former pressman with The Star, has arrived safely overseas, a cable has informed his wife, Mrs. Jean Hughes, who lives on the Queensway, in Etobicoke
Star Man Overseas, Pte. Charles Hughes, a former pressman with The Star, has arrived safely overseas, a cable has informed his wife, Mrs. Jean Hughes, who lives on the Queensway, in Etobicoke
5/5/1943
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
8/1/1973
Dr. Derek Nesdoly: Says desperate search for beds has become routine.
Dr. Derek Nesdoly: Says desperate search for beds has become routine.
11/28/1989
Dr. Derek Nesdoly: Says desperate serch for beds has become routine.
Dr. Derek Nesdoly: Says desperate serch for beds has become routine.
5/8/1986
Under the lights: Bill Huurdeman displays one of the ultraviolet tanning beds made by his firm, Uvalux International, in Woodstock
Under the lights: Bill Huurdeman displays one of the ultraviolet tanning beds made by his firm, Uvalux International, in Woodstock
3/15/1982
M-believe time: Costumes couturier Warren Hughes dresses his daughter Jeannie, in a Cleopatra outfit
M-believe time: Costumes couturier Warren Hughes dresses his daughter Jeannie, in a Cleopatra outfit
10/20/1980
Miner dreams of Horses: Potash miner Don Prange and his daughter, Lorie, 5, pet his 5-year-old thoroughbred, Monty.
Miner dreams of Horses: Potash miner Don Prange and his daughter, Lorie, 5, pet his 5-year-old thoroughbred, Monty.
4/6/1976
Drug users put in some of Humber Memorial's 22 mental health beds sometimes upset the other patients, says Dr. P. O. Butler, the hospital's chief of psychiartry.
Drug users put in some of Humber Memorial's 22 mental health beds sometimes upset the other patients, says Dr. P. O. Butler, the hospital's chief of psychiartry.
3/17/1971
Beds by computer: Klaus Schell, administrator of a Home of Special Care at 1335 King St
Beds by computer: Klaus Schell, administrator of a Home of Special Care at 1335 King St
1/4/1984
Printing passes the time and makes life interesting for George Brown who is 68 and has been retired for four years from his job as a postal worker. This is his first attempt at creating a finished painting after taking instruction as the Second Mile Club, a 120-year-old mansion is downtown Toronto that is crowded with old people every night of the week.
Printing passes the time and makes life interesting for George Brown who is 68 and has been retired for four years from his job as a postal worker. This is his first attempt at creating a finished painting after taking instruction as the Second Mile Club, a 120-year-old mansion is downtown Toronto that is crowded with old people every night of the week.
2/12/1969
Clearing a hurdle: Finding something meaningful to do when you retire is probably the biggest hurdle you will have to face, says professor and author Dr. Alan Roadburg, who adds that retirement dreams can be fulfilled if you plan your future.
Clearing a hurdle: Finding something meaningful to do when you retire is probably the biggest hurdle you will have to face, says professor and author Dr. Alan Roadburg, who adds that retirement dreams can be fulfilled if you plan your future.
2/20/1985