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Educational Toy fascinates Jeff Smith, 4
Educational Toy fascinates Jeff Smith, 4

Educational Toy fascinates Jeff Smith, 4

Date9/10/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Educational Toy fascinates Jeff Smith; 4. The children's parents; Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Zoll and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith; believe that the first five years of a child's life are the important learning years. That is why they have exposed their youngsters to so many activities including modelling; skiing; skating.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0017763F
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