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Monty lost his head. Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery (in wax, not in flesh) is bound for Madame Toussaud's wax museum in Niagara Falls. When he gets(...)
Monty lost his head. Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery (in wax, not in flesh) is bound for Madame Toussaud's wax museum in Niagara Falls. When he gets(...)

Monty lost his head. Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery (in wax, not in flesh) is bound for Madame Toussaud's wax museum in Niagara Falls. When he gets(...)

Date6/24/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: Monty lost his head. Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery (in wax, not in flesh) is bound for Madame Toussaud's wax museum in Niagara Falls. When he gets there his head will be put back on tightly to give the tourists a full view of a famous soldier.
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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_0069070F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
Standing up in his car, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery gives his famed broad grin to cheering Toronto crowds
Standing up in his car, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery gives his famed broad grin to cheering Toronto crowds
8/31/1946
Victoria Cross Winners turned out to greet Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery during his visit to Toronto, Following a luncheon the six shown here had (...)
Victoria Cross Winners turned out to greet Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery during his visit to Toronto, Following a luncheon the six shown here had (...)
9/3/1946
Leaving parliament buildings in Quebec City with Premier Maurice Duplessis, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is on his way to inspect the guard of honor
Leaving parliament buildings in Quebec City with Premier Maurice Duplessis, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is on his way to inspect the guard of honor
8/28/1946
Before leaving Ottawa for Kingston, where he today visits the Royal Military college, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery yesterday toured the rehabilit(...)
Before leaving Ottawa for Kingston, where he today visits the Royal Military college, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery yesterday toured the rehabilit(...)
8/30/1946
Thoroughly enjoying the experience, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is accompanied by army of bare-legged youngsters as he strolls through Ottawa cr(...)
Thoroughly enjoying the experience, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is accompanied by army of bare-legged youngsters as he strolls through Ottawa cr(...)
8/29/1946
England - London - Madame Tussaud's Wax Exhibition
England - London - Madame Tussaud's Wax Exhibition
8/1/1938
Pouring himself a cup of tea, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is seen in conversation with Maj
Pouring himself a cup of tea, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is seen in conversation with Maj
8/28/1946
The wax man: Willy Nelson shows how his hot wax application for picking up spilled oil can sop up oil sludge, held in his right hand, and turn it into a waxy misture, in his left hand, solving an environmental crisis
The wax man: Willy Nelson shows how his hot wax application for picking up spilled oil can sop up oil sludge, held in his right hand, and turn it into a waxy misture, in his left hand, solving an environmental crisis
5/11/1989
We are not amused: Jack Mumford tipped his hat to Queen Victoria, but the grand old lady didn't even look his way - for good reason, She's made of wax
We are not amused: Jack Mumford tipped his hat to Queen Victoria, but the grand old lady didn't even look his way - for good reason, She's made of wax
9/28/1981
Wax workers: Joanne Dorgan, left, and her shift mates are among the 160 Binney and Smith employees working to meet the surge in demand for crayons
Wax workers: Joanne Dorgan, left, and her shift mates are among the 160 Binney and Smith employees working to meet the surge in demand for crayons
5/15/1992
Wax works: Joanne Dorgan, left, and her shift mates are among the 160 Binney and Smith employees working to meet the surge in demand for Crayola crayons
Wax works: Joanne Dorgan, left, and her shift mates are among the 160 Binney and Smith employees working to meet the surge in demand for Crayola crayons
5/15/1992
Justices of the Peace: Howard Wax (left) and Robert Hirtle are charged in ticket-fixing case.
Justices of the Peace: Howard Wax (left) and Robert Hirtle are charged in ticket-fixing case.
1/20/1981