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Viola made by husband is treasured by professional musician Rivka Erdesz who was a member of the Israeli Philharmonic when she met Otto. The couple ma(...)
Viola made by husband is treasured by professional musician Rivka Erdesz who was a member of the Israeli Philharmonic when she met Otto. The couple ma(...)

Viola made by husband is treasured by professional musician Rivka Erdesz who was a member of the Israeli Philharmonic when she met Otto. The couple ma(...)

Date4/23/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Viola made by husband is treasured by professional musician Rivka Erdesz who was a member of the Israeli Philharmonic when she met Otto. The couple married in Tel Aviv and came to Toronto six months ago. Rivka will give a recital on the CBC using viola made by Otto.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0050570F
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