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A foot up

Date6/16/1982

Names

Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: A foot up: This tiny travelling footstool weighs only 12 ounces, costs $19.95 and is endorsed by the Back Association of Canada. It's supposed to help back-pain sufferers when they're sitting or standing.

Subject

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0025700F

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