The Tin Suit is cute, but iron sleeves heavy - she's got to feed the brute!

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The Tin Suit is cute, but iron sleeves heavy - she's got to feed the brute!

Date5/21/1938

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The Tin Suit is cute; but iron sleeves heavy - she's got to feed the brute!

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009504F

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