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Skin deep

Date7/18/1981

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Skin deep: Cosmetic artist Toby Martin; 28; holds up a mirror to let Mardi Watson; 18; see her new tattoo. Martin says women are as keen about tattoos as men.

Subject

Tattooing

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0017678F

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