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Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts

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Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts

Date12/16/1981

Names

Loek, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts

Subject

Self-help devices for people with disabilities

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025655F

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The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention

The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention

12/16/1981

Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him

Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him

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A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre

A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre

12/16/1981

Paul's new hand

Paul's new hand

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Lifesaver: Arthritis patient Mary Mitchell, 82, demonstrates the Lifeline medical help paging system that allows her to continue to live in safety on her own

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