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Look, Ma, He's wearing my coat, claims a museum Buffalo
Look, Ma, He's wearing my coat, claims a museum Buffalo

Look, Ma, He's wearing my coat, claims a museum Buffalo

Date1/26/1963
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Original Toronto Star caption: Look, Ma, He's wearing my coat, claims a museum Buffalo. Toronto artist John Richmond startles passers-by with his coat
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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_0076250F
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