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Pushing away

Date11/8/1985

Names

Jarvis, Lillian (subject)

Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Pushing away: To stretch the backs of your legs: make a stirrup for each foot and grasp the length of scarf between them. Keeping your feet in place: slowly push away with your heels.

Subject

Exercise therapy

Portraits

Ballet dancers

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057446F

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