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The Queen Mother at the running of the Queen's Plate
The Queen Mother at the running of the Queen's Plate

The Queen Mother at the running of the Queen's Plate

Date6/30/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Queen Mother at the running of the Queen's Plate.
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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_0123162F
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The Queen Mum with Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander during last year's running of the Queen's Plate horse race in Toronto
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Left, at the Queen's Plate, a matronly-cut Queen Mum floral silk jacquard dress and spray-painted hat
Left, at the Queen's Plate, a matronly-cut Queen Mum floral silk jacquard dress and spray-painted hat
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Peace flame: Musician Moe Koffman, a running enthusiast, carries the torch and leads a crowd of peace runners away from Queen's Park on their way to Toronto City Hall
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