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Brian Cotterell's not camera shy, he's just showing off some of the 53 designs he has tattooed on his body
Brian Cotterell's not camera shy, he's just showing off some of the 53 designs he has tattooed on his body

Brian Cotterell's not camera shy, he's just showing off some of the 53 designs he has tattooed on his body

Date4/2/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: Brian Cotterell's not camera shy; he's just showing off some of the 53 designs he has tattooed on his body.
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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_0017681F
Brenda Cotterell is well-tattood, Bird pattern on leg is one of 21 designs
Brenda Cotterell is well-tattood, Bird pattern on leg is one of 21 designs
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Human detail: Left, tattoo artist Bill Baker, shown working on a black outline, says the tattooist acts as draftsman for his client's dream world or beliefs
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