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Image shows one lady and two gentlemen holding a silk hat.
Topper. That describes both silk hat and Capt. Ernie Taylor; right; of Midland Prince; who received it as skipper of first cargo ship to dock at Toronto this season. Harbormaster Harold Snelgrove presents hat as Arlene Meadows watches.
Image shows one lady and two gentlemen holding a silk hat.

Topper. That describes both silk hat and Capt. Ernie Taylor; right; of Midland Prince; who received it as skipper of first cargo ship to dock at Toronto this season. Harbormaster Harold Snelgrove presents hat as Arlene Meadows watches.

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Original Toronto Star caption: Topper. That describes both silk hat and Capt. Ernie Taylor; right; of Midland Prince; who received it as skipper of first cargo ship to dock at Toronto this season. Harbormaster Harold Snelgrove presents hat as Arlene Meadows watches.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112765F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Harbour
Province or state:Ontario
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