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Don Riggan sorts packing-crate lumber to convert it into furniture
Don Riggan sorts packing-crate lumber to convert it into furniture

Don Riggan sorts packing-crate lumber to convert it into furniture

Date1/28/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Don Riggan sorts packing-crate lumber to convert it into furniture. His Terrific Trash project has been financed by Ottawa to create jobs.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0104143F
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