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Flagpole-Sitter with royal purpose, High-rigging it up the slim length of the flagpole before the peace tower at Ottawa, goes just one of the many wor(...)

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Flagpole-Sitter with royal purpose, High-rigging it up the slim length of the flagpole before the peace tower at Ottawa, goes just one of the many wor(...)

Date5/10/1939

Names

Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002 (subject)

George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Flagpole-Sitter with royal purpose; High-rigging it up the slim length of the flagpole before the peace tower at Ottawa; goes just one of the many workmen busy with preparations for the visit of the King and Queen to Canada's capital.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122419F

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