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She cooks, Since she was 12 years old, Frances has known how to manage a home
She cooks, Since she was 12 years old, Frances has known how to manage a home

She cooks, Since she was 12 years old, Frances has known how to manage a home

Date7/22/1940
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Original Toronto Star caption: She cooks; Since she was 12 years old; Frances has known how to manage a home. Her mother has been an invalid for years and Frances learned to cook and sew before most girls. Later on she wants to marry and have a home of her own-but not for a while. She is shown (ABOVE) after the contest; preparing something good to eat.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0020329F
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