Stretching requires pull in two directions

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Stretching requires pull in two directions

Date6/21/1985

Names

Bull, Ron (photographer)

Jarvis, Lillian (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Stretching requires pull in two directions. Above left, arms press backward as torso reaches forward. Use arms, above right, to bring pelvis and thighs together to contract back muscles.

Subject

Ballet dancers

Portraits

Exercise therapy

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057485F

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