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Rick Pearson, musician, struts proudly in high-crowned straw hat that he bought in Minden for $1
Rick Pearson, musician, struts proudly in high-crowned straw hat that he bought in Minden for $1

Rick Pearson, musician, struts proudly in high-crowned straw hat that he bought in Minden for $1

Date10/8/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rick Pearson, musician, struts proudly in high-crowned straw hat that he bought in Minden for $1.25. Men are not wearing just any old hat. It's got to be one with sufficient class to help provoke a little conversation.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0072957F
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