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No privacy: Two sisters sleep together in three-room flat that they share with their mom and brother
No privacy: Two sisters sleep together in three-room flat that they share with their mom and brother

No privacy: Two sisters sleep together in three-room flat that they share with their mom and brother

Date1/20/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: No privacy: Two sisters sleep together in three-room flat that they share with their mom and brother.
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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_0011341F
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