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Send in the clowns

Date7/6/1989

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Send in the clowns: A gloomy bunch from among more than 200 clowns - who also happen to be Shriners - hang around the Royal York Hotel yesterday for a competition to determine the best clowns in town.

Subject

Circus

Shriner's Circus

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0004803F

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