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In stitches: Walter Miller, 66, has knitted hats, sweaters and ponchos for all 14 members of his family as well as 150 hats for volunteers and staff at the Royal Ontario Museum
In stitches: Walter Miller, 66, has knitted hats, sweaters and ponchos for all 14 members of his family as well as 150 hats for volunteers and staff at the Royal Ontario Museum

In stitches: Walter Miller, 66, has knitted hats, sweaters and ponchos for all 14 members of his family as well as 150 hats for volunteers and staff at the Royal Ontario Museum

Date2/24/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: In stitches: Walter Miller; 66; has knitted hats; sweaters and ponchos for all 14 members of his family as well as 150 hats for volunteers and staff at the Royal Ontario Museum.
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