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Pretty and demure

Date5/25/1982

Names

Combs, Erin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Pretty and demure: Above; hand-painted skirt and blouse in white cotton has splashes of yellow and yellow grosgrain collar and sash. $200; it's by talented fledgling designer Margot Miller; inset left.

Subject

Fashion

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0023614F

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