In gentle hands like those of Irene Mahon and Vicki Pokrifka, they're just so many components of a Sten gun

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In gentle hands like those of Irene Mahon and Vicki Pokrifka, they're just so many components of a Sten gun

Date4/12/1943

Names

Rutherford, George (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: In gentle hands like those of Irene Mahon and Vicki Pokrifka; they're just so many components of a Sten gun. In the hands of avenging patriots supporting out invading forces; they'll make a weapon of woe to the Axis.

Subject

Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018986F

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