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Cowboys and guitars are a natural combination because, well, the cows like music, too
Cowboys and guitars are a natural combination because, well, the cows like music, too

Cowboys and guitars are a natural combination because, well, the cows like music, too

Date8/20/1992
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Original Toronto Star caption: Cowboys and guitars are a natural combination because; well; the cows like music; too. Silk-screen guitar is $200; child's saddle; $225; boots by Dave little of San Antonio; $400.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005307F
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