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Traditional costume - a relative rarity in modern Japan - is worn by this chic young lady
Traditional costume - a relative rarity in modern Japan - is worn by this chic young lady

Traditional costume - a relative rarity in modern Japan - is worn by this chic young lady

Date3/25/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Traditional costume - a relative rarity in modern Japan - is worn by this chic young lady.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117733F
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