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Little rat face here is called a Paca and he comes from South America
Little rat face here is called a Paca and he comes from South America

Little rat face here is called a Paca and he comes from South America

Date5/22/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: Little rat face here is called a Paca and he comes from South America. He loves bread and will take it from your lips if you keep your lips out of the way. Playing lovey-dovey with Paca here is Alley Crosby; who uses a long slice of bread
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116407F
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