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Art is all washed up as Myra Lowenthall prepares her oil memorials to an era gone by
Art is all washed up as Myra Lowenthall prepares her oil memorials to an era gone by

Art is all washed up as Myra Lowenthall prepares her oil memorials to an era gone by

Date1/15/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Art is all washed up as Myra Lowenthall prepares her oil memorials to an era gone by. Gallery Moos will host the blue jean theme in early Spring. New subjects aren't too hard to find; as the lady rips faded denims off friends; but is still eluded by the unattainable -- an old pair of Gordon Lightfoot's pants
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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_0104015F
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Receipt of customer John Lauder Esq. Part of Morris Norman donation of business papers, 2002.
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