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Old-time busker Edward De Silva woos the Saturday morning crowd near the sandwich bar at the St
Old-time busker Edward De Silva woos the Saturday morning crowd near the sandwich bar at the St

Old-time busker Edward De Silva woos the Saturday morning crowd near the sandwich bar at the St

Date6/8/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Old-time busker Edward De Silva woos the Saturday morning crowd near the sandwich bar at the St. Lawrence Market with Bach; Handel and flamencos.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0102938F
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