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Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.

Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.

Date8/20/1971
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125470F
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