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Basil self carves a farming scene in the top of a pine coffee table at his home in Nobleton, near Bolton
Basil self carves a farming scene in the top of a pine coffee table at his home in Nobleton, near Bolton

Basil self carves a farming scene in the top of a pine coffee table at his home in Nobleton, near Bolton

Date4/5/1972
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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_0133519F
He will Rock you Gerard Boileau carves rocking horses available at One Of A Kind Christmas Canadian Craft show and sale, from Nov. 26 to Dec. 6. The self-taught carver makes about 20 large horses a year.
He will Rock you Gerard Boileau carves rocking horses available at One Of A Kind Christmas Canadian Craft show and sale, from Nov. 26 to Dec. 6. The self-taught carver makes about 20 large horses a year.
11/8/1992
Canvasback drake: Lionel Dwyer carves a $15 piece of wood into a $2,000 piece of prize-winning art.
Canvasback drake: Lionel Dwyer carves a $15 piece of wood into a $2,000 piece of prize-winning art.
6/7/1990
Marcel Stalder carves Indian masks as well as totem poles
Marcel Stalder carves Indian masks as well as totem poles
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Creating with wood: Marvin Christi (above) uses modern chainsaws and old-time hand instruments to prepare the logs with which he builds houses. Each is unique: Orono artist Ron Barber (right) carves a different decoration for each Christie creation, in this case a painstakingly detailed eagle on a crooked beam that will project from the house over the front door.
Creating with wood: Marvin Christi (above) uses modern chainsaws and old-time hand instruments to prepare the logs with which he builds houses. Each is unique: Orono artist Ron Barber (right) carves a different decoration for each Christie creation, in this case a painstakingly detailed eagle on a crooked beam that will project from the house over the front door.
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Host Hobbs Carves the Ham which he will serve to guests. As representative of wine company he must travel all over North America
Host Hobbs Carves the Ham which he will serve to guests. As representative of wine company he must travel all over North America
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Intricate detail of Basil Self's carving is shown in this close-up of him putting the final touches to a scene of voyageurs shooting the rapids
Intricate detail of Basil Self's carving is shown in this close-up of him putting the final touches to a scene of voyageurs shooting the rapids
4/5/1972
Wood carving is an art with Frank Conway, 66, who takes nearby 200 hours to carve a figure. Conway, of Willowdale, used a 17th century reference book to carve this printing press. His works are on display at the Bendale public library.
Wood carving is an art with Frank Conway, 66, who takes nearby 200 hours to carve a figure. Conway, of Willowdale, used a 17th century reference book to carve this printing press. His works are on display at the Bendale public library.
12/15/1970
Basil self examines one of the antique guns he collects
Basil self examines one of the antique guns he collects
4/5/1972
Serving up: Bittner company chef Klaus Theyer carves a slice of beef for visitor Bonnie Meisel Cox to sample
Serving up: Bittner company chef Klaus Theyer carves a slice of beef for visitor Bonnie Meisel Cox to sample
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The restless sea carves and sculpts the hard sand cliffs that fringe the shores of Quebec's lies de la Madeleine
The restless sea carves and sculpts the hard sand cliffs that fringe the shores of Quebec's lies de la Madeleine
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Relaxing: J.D. and Michele Roberts and golden retriever Brandon relax beside coffee table that has a backgammon board under its top. Right, pine furni(...)
Relaxing: J.D. and Michele Roberts and golden retriever Brandon relax beside coffee table that has a backgammon board under its top. Right, pine furni(...)
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Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
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