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This porcupine has tickling rubbery quills guaranteed to keep the crib set gurgling
This porcupine has tickling rubbery quills guaranteed to keep the crib set gurgling

This porcupine has tickling rubbery quills guaranteed to keep the crib set gurgling

Date12/3/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: This porcupine has tickling rubbery quills guaranteed to keep the crib set gurgling.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018179F
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