Blair Laing: Art dealer's father bravely started Laing Galleries in the Depression.

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Blair Laing: Art dealer's father bravely started Laing Galleries in the Depression.

Date3/6/1984

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Newspaper publishing

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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_0129143F

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