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The poseur, John Picton, with delusions of grandeur (note the 'Napoleonic hand' inside the shirt), stands tall for the little people
The poseur, John Picton, with delusions of grandeur (note the 'Napoleonic hand' inside the shirt), stands tall for the little people

The poseur, John Picton, with delusions of grandeur (note the 'Napoleonic hand' inside the shirt), stands tall for the little people

Date1/28/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: The poseur, John Picton, with delusions of grandeur (note the 'Napoleonic hand' inside the shirt), stands tall for the little people.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0073764F
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