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All the comforts of home, says Robert Kupchynsky, Toronto, as he showers under a tin can full of holes
All the comforts of home, says Robert Kupchynsky, Toronto, as he showers under a tin can full of holes

All the comforts of home, says Robert Kupchynsky, Toronto, as he showers under a tin can full of holes

Date4/19/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: All the comforts of home; says Robert Kupchynsky; Toronto; as he showers under a tin can full of holes. Sergt. Harley Winter; North Bay; pumps the hot water up through a hose
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberTSPA_0002137F
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