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Carrying ropes and tackle for the climb, steeplejacks arrive at Queen's Park
Carrying ropes and tackle for the climb, steeplejacks arrive at Queen's Park

Carrying ropes and tackle for the climb, steeplejacks arrive at Queen's Park

Date3/15/1948
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Original Toronto Star caption: Carrying ropes and tackle for the climb; steeplejacks arrive at Queen's Park. Among property staff there; the incident was thought just a gag. Con. Balfour insisted the gesture was a serious threat to democracy.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0110425F
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