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Historical spectacle

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Historical spectacle

Date10/10/1980

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Bayefsky, Aba, 1923- (subject)

Cooper, David (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Historical spectacle: Artist Aba Bayefsky displays many of his 200 pairs of antique eyeglasses in his warehouse studio. The lorgnette he holds -- glasses with a handle -- dates back to 1900. His collection of spectacles from 1740 to 1910 is valued at $10,000.

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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_0031361F

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