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In the memory: Yackie Johnston is only 1 1/2 but she's already earned $1,000 as a model
In the memory: Yackie Johnston is only 1 1/2 but she's already earned $1,000 as a model

In the memory: Yackie Johnston is only 1 1/2 but she's already earned $1,000 as a model

Date3/25/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: In the memory: Yackie Johnston is only 1 1/2 but she's already earned $1,000 as a model.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0027095F
Women are being educated as if they were equal and treated as if they were not, Model Gwen Thomas ponders the role of the 1963 woman who has earned her freedom but feels uneasy
Women are being educated as if they were equal and treated as if they were not, Model Gwen Thomas ponders the role of the 1963 woman who has earned her freedom but feels uneasy
10/24/1963
Ash-blonde Julia Steel, shares an apartment with her mother, singer Ivy Steel, but she's going to Paris in June to work for a model agency
Ash-blonde Julia Steel, shares an apartment with her mother, singer Ivy Steel, but she's going to Paris in June to work for a model agency
3/12/1980
Laura Morton: At 18, she's joining prestigious Ford modelling agency
Laura Morton: At 18, she's joining prestigious Ford modelling agency
1/9/1981
The Mills Family, wearing some of mother's handiwork, admires painting she's preparing for February show
The Mills Family, wearing some of mother's handiwork, admires painting she's preparing for February show
n.d.
She's got good reason to smile, Fleure Presner, 17, of Oshawa has a bright future in modelling after making it to the finals of the prestigious Superm(...)
She's got good reason to smile, Fleure Presner, 17, of Oshawa has a bright future in modelling after making it to the finals of the prestigious Superm(...)
8/11/1989
Ettie Dawkins is one of eight black Toronto models, She says black models must be much better than white to top jobs
Ettie Dawkins is one of eight black Toronto models, She says black models must be much better than white to top jobs
7/10/1972
Model Sue Holroyd, 17, for profile on her a young successful Model, She is going to work in Paris shortly
Model Sue Holroyd, 17, for profile on her a young successful Model, She is going to work in Paris shortly
9/14/1978
Pix of Sherri Ross (Model ) in 2 outfits
Pix of Sherri Ross (Model ) in 2 outfits
n.d.
Joann Lewis, 26, model, relaxes in her pale pink satin robe that she bought in an antique clothing store for $50
Joann Lewis, 26, model, relaxes in her pale pink satin robe that she bought in an antique clothing store for $50
9/17/1976
Ready for call: Kathy Piper steadies her nerves with a cup of coffee as she awaits call to model lace-trimmed nightgown at a showing of Naughty But Nice lingerie and sex aids at home in Bowmanville
Ready for call: Kathy Piper steadies her nerves with a cup of coffee as she awaits call to model lace-trimmed nightgown at a showing of Naughty But Nice lingerie and sex aids at home in Bowmanville
7/9/1982
Gloria Reuben: London model's new role as a beauty queen has changed her approach to fashion and she now dresses the part
Gloria Reuben: London model's new role as a beauty queen has changed her approach to fashion and she now dresses the part
11/28/1985
Displaying her poise, 15-month-old Paula Stronach seems to be giving directions to the photographer as she poses in model agency office. Her mother, J(...)
Displaying her poise, 15-month-old Paula Stronach seems to be giving directions to the photographer as she poses in model agency office. Her mother, J(...)
1975-05-02