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Lifelike fit: Dr. Jean de Pillet, a French plastic surgeon, fits Maria Peluso with three artificial fingers.
Lifelike fit: Dr. Jean de Pillet, a French plastic surgeon, fits Maria Peluso with three artificial fingers.

Lifelike fit: Dr. Jean de Pillet, a French plastic surgeon, fits Maria Peluso with three artificial fingers.

Date6/9/1983
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Two severed fingers replaced on his hand, laborer Giuseppe Gallace, 53, is checked by the plastic surgeon, Dr. Ralph Manktelow, yesterday. Gallace had(...)
Two severed fingers replaced on his hand, laborer Giuseppe Gallace, 53, is checked by the plastic surgeon, Dr. Ralph Manktelow, yesterday. Gallace had(...)
5/15/1974
Perfect fit: Dr. William Sauter, head of the Hugh MacMilan Medical Centre program invesigating the use of muscle impuses to power artifical limbs, checks out young Jackie Nickel's artificial arm. He says, we have 2,000 to 3,000 visitors a year coming through here, looking at what we're doing.
Perfect fit: Dr. William Sauter, head of the Hugh MacMilan Medical Centre program invesigating the use of muscle impuses to power artifical limbs, checks out young Jackie Nickel's artificial arm. He says, we have 2,000 to 3,000 visitors a year coming through here, looking at what we're doing.
5/26/1985
The helmet fits-- he'll wear it. Eight honorary fire chiefs of Scarborough were hosts at one of several borough parties honoring Fire Chief Dave Forgie, 63, who is retiring after 35 years with department, 8 of those years as chief. Forgie (right, front gi
The helmet fits-- he'll wear it. Eight honorary fire chiefs of Scarborough were hosts at one of several borough parties honoring Fire Chief Dave Forgie, 63, who is retiring after 35 years with department, 8 of those years as chief. Forgie (right, front gi
7/29/1976
Eye to detail: Below, Fernando Rego fits a bespoke tailored suit in progress that can range in price from $900 to $2,000, depending on the fabric
Eye to detail: Below, Fernando Rego fits a bespoke tailored suit in progress that can range in price from $900 to $2,000, depending on the fabric
11/23/1987
Everything fits: That's as it should be - Ken Cummings is the teacher and if he can't do it right, everyone's in trouble. Cummings instructs in furniture design at Humber College and teaches his students to strive for a combination of good looks and practicality. Students are quick to pick this up, he says.
Everything fits: That's as it should be - Ken Cummings is the teacher and if he can't do it right, everyone's in trouble. Cummings instructs in furniture design at Humber College and teaches his students to strive for a combination of good looks and practicality. Students are quick to pick this up, he says.
8/13/1979
The shoe fits: Dave Sandy, who with his wife developed the Big Star gymanstic shoe, checks machine at which Carolyn Jones works on the shoe.
The shoe fits: Dave Sandy, who with his wife developed the Big Star gymanstic shoe, checks machine at which Carolyn Jones works on the shoe.
8/25/1982
The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention
The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention
12/16/1981
So small that it barely fits on a finger, this hearing aid component has helped make Linear Technology a world leader
So small that it barely fits on a finger, this hearing aid component has helped make Linear Technology a world leader
3/27/1987
Goodby, birthmark. Her face frozen, lies on an operating table at Toronto General Hospital as plastic surgeon. Dr. Robert Newton erases a deep red birthmakr with a laser beam. Newton says three or four sessions will be needed and it will take six to eight months to see the full effect.
Goodby, birthmark. Her face frozen, lies on an operating table at Toronto General Hospital as plastic surgeon. Dr. Robert Newton erases a deep red birthmakr with a laser beam. Newton says three or four sessions will be needed and it will take six to eight months to see the full effect.
4/17/1980
Plastic surgeon: Dr. Jeffrey Posnick and surgical team operate on Christopher today.
Plastic surgeon: Dr. Jeffrey Posnick and surgical team operate on Christopher today.
11/22/1987
Dr. Ross Tilley of Toronto. Plastic surgeon will be guest of honor at convention
Dr. Ross Tilley of Toronto. Plastic surgeon will be guest of honor at convention
6/8/1972
War on burns: Plastic surgeon Dr. Dwayne Larson demonstrates mask used to prevent scar formation on face of burn victim.
War on burns: Plastic surgeon Dr. Dwayne Larson demonstrates mask used to prevent scar formation on face of burn victim.
8/12/1981