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Father and sun (flower)
Father and sun (flower)

Father and sun (flower)

Date8/10/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Father and sun (flower): This giant sunflower makes owner Richard Kirkup beam. Kirkup uses the right metaphysical approach and has neighborhood kids guard it.
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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_0060111F
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