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Daredevils Aerialists, Betty and Benny Fox, brother and sister, are a breath-taking feature at the C
Daredevils Aerialists, Betty and Benny Fox, brother and sister, are a breath-taking feature at the C

Daredevils Aerialists, Betty and Benny Fox, brother and sister, are a breath-taking feature at the C

Date8/27/1947
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Original Toronto Star caption: Daredevils Aerialists; Betty and Benny Fox; brother and sister; are a breath-taking feature at the C.N.E. They are seen reading an edition of The Star on their 18-inch-wide platform. Highest paid air artists; they get $375 daily
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111819F
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