Sepia toned photograph of a crowded ferry boat on the open water.

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Island ferry "Bluebell", Toronto

DateApproximately 1912

Names

International Stationery Co., Picton Canada (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Launched from Polson's Ironworks at the foot of Sherbourne Street.

Subject

Ferries

GeographyGeographical FeatureToronto Bay (Toronto, Ont.)

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodHarbour

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Postcards

DimensionsImage size: 9 cm x 14 cm (3 9/16 in. x 5 1/2 in.)

Language

English

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object NumberPC_5066

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