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Gordon and Britta Deval take time from casting to tie a few flies, as their Brittany Spaniel, Jamie, looks on.
Gordon and Britta Deval take time from casting to tie a few flies, as their Brittany Spaniel, Jamie, looks on.

Gordon and Britta Deval take time from casting to tie a few flies, as their Brittany Spaniel, Jamie, looks on.

Date11/23/1978
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0126645F
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