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Above, wearing a tomato red silk dress of her own design, Pearl Nipon stands with husband and business partner Alb [Incomplete]
Above, wearing a tomato red silk dress of her own design, Pearl Nipon stands with husband and business partner Alb [Incomplete]

Above, wearing a tomato red silk dress of her own design, Pearl Nipon stands with husband and business partner Alb [Incomplete]

Date4/18/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Above; wearing a tomato red silk dress of her own design; Pearl Nipon stands with husband and business partner Alb [Incomplete]
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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_0023354F
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