Picture of a group of children seated and standing at a table reading books in a library.

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Children visiting Boys and Girls House, Toronto Public Library

DateApproximately 1935

Alternate Title

Fairy Tale Room

Format

Picture

Notes

B & G Box 76-3

Subject

Public libraries

Children's libraries

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

East-west street:College Street

Neighbourhood:University

North-south street:St. George Street

Province or state:Ontario

Medium

Black-and-white photographs

DimensionsImage size: 8.5 cm x 12 cm (3 3/8 in. x 4 3/4 in.)

Language

CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberOS-A-0011

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