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Hug for a friend

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Hug for a friend

Date10/3/1983

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Harvey, Shane (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Hug for a friend: Five-year-old Denise Swedio of goodwood, seen with her dog George, enjoys life even more since she was fitted with myo-electric arm. Denise lost her own arm when she was caught in tractor-powered lawnmower.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026159F

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