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First day of Christmas

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First day of Christmas

Date12/12/1981

Names

Mahler, John (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: First day of Christmas: In the spirit of the medieval song The 12 Days of Christmas; pastry chef Graham Willock of Roods Pastry Shop on Yonge St. created cake showing a partridge in a pear tree. It's held carefully by Lori Orser.

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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_0021359F

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