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David Moorhouse, 2, looks on with interest as Judy Thomson of the Ontario Safety League straps him into a car safety seat. The seat, made in Montreal (...)
David Moorhouse, 2, looks on with interest as Judy Thomson of the Ontario Safety League straps him into a car safety seat. The seat, made in Montreal (...)

David Moorhouse, 2, looks on with interest as Judy Thomson of the Ontario Safety League straps him into a car safety seat. The seat, made in Montreal (...)

Date11/26/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: David Moorhouse; 2; looks on with interest as Judy Thomson of the Ontario Safety League straps him into a car safety seat. The seat; made in Montreal is considered by league to be safest in Canada. It is firmly anchored to seat.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000053F
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