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After visiting the Ex every year since 1913, CNE fan Elizabeth Perkins, 86, tried a candy floss for the first time this year and didn't like it. She s(...)
After visiting the Ex every year since 1913, CNE fan Elizabeth Perkins, 86, tried a candy floss for the first time this year and didn't like it. She s(...)

After visiting the Ex every year since 1913, CNE fan Elizabeth Perkins, 86, tried a candy floss for the first time this year and didn't like it. She s(...)

Date8/29/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: After visiting the Ex every year since 1913; CNE fan Elizabeth Perkins; 86; tried a candy floss for the first time this year and didn't like it. She says nothing could keep her away from Ex; and she can walk miles without tiring.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111876F
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