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Pinnochio float makes a whale of a hit as it travels downtown streets
Pinnochio float makes a whale of a hit as it travels downtown streets

Pinnochio float makes a whale of a hit as it travels downtown streets

Date11/17/1962
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Original Toronto Star caption: Pinnochio float makes a whale of a hit as it travels downtown streets
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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_0010788F
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