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Michael Mortell: Irish designer opened his first studio with one sewing machine and borrowed money

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Michael Mortell: Irish designer opened his first studio with one sewing machine and borrowed money

Date11/12/1984

Names

Slaughter, Mike (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Michael Mortell: Irish designer opened his first studio with one sewing machine and borrowed money.

Subject

Fashion

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0023348F

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