Well-groomed draft horse being shown by handler was one of 224 up for auction at the farm show

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Well-groomed draft horse being shown by handler was one of 224 up for auction at the farm show

Date1/28/1981

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Loek, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Well-groomed draft horse being shown by handler was one of 224 up for auction at the farm show.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002616F

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