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Boldly dramatic: Top Toronto designer Robert Dirstein, right, with his huge embroidered portrait of a mandarin, found about 10 years ago at a Toronto estate auction.
Boldly dramatic: Top Toronto designer Robert Dirstein, right, with his huge embroidered portrait of a mandarin, found about 10 years ago at a Toronto estate auction.

Boldly dramatic: Top Toronto designer Robert Dirstein, right, with his huge embroidered portrait of a mandarin, found about 10 years ago at a Toronto estate auction.

Date12/3/1982
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0126727F
Dramatic jump: Yorkville antique dealer and interior designer Robert Dirstein sits in front of a French pine armoire, circa 1800, he says is worth $11,500 today.
Dramatic jump: Yorkville antique dealer and interior designer Robert Dirstein sits in front of a French pine armoire, circa 1800, he says is worth $11,500 today.
4/24/1981
Interior Designer Robert Dirstein, here in his Rosedale home, has a big business in Metro. But foreign clients, who include Saudi royalty, account for one-third of his revenues.
Interior Designer Robert Dirstein, here in his Rosedale home, has a big business in Metro. But foreign clients, who include Saudi royalty, account for one-third of his revenues.
9/24/1990
Traditional style: Robert Dirstein opts for elegance in his living room, mixing an English Hepplewhite setee with Venetian and Georgian chairs on a Savonnerie rug.
Traditional style: Robert Dirstein opts for elegance in his living room, mixing an English Hepplewhite setee with Venetian and Georgian chairs on a Savonnerie rug.
1/13/1992
Challenged: I started motorcycling 12 years ago when my son, Robert, 17 at the time, bought a motorcycle, says semi-retired real estate broker John Ryan, 74
Challenged: I started motorcycling 12 years ago when my son, Robert, 17 at the time, bought a motorcycle, says semi-retired real estate broker John Ryan, 74
11/7/1989
I just met a man who doesn't have a single complaint. Sik Kan Chung is 91. It took him 15 minutes to walk across the park to Woodgreen Community Centre from his place to meet me. Ten years ago it took him only 10 minutes. Another 10 years, maybe it will take half an hour, he said, laughing so hard his glasses slid down his nose. [Incomplete]
I just met a man who doesn't have a single complaint. Sik Kan Chung is 91. It took him 15 minutes to walk across the park to Woodgreen Community Centre from his place to meet me. Ten years ago it took him only 10 minutes. Another 10 years, maybe it will take half an hour, he said, laughing so hard his glasses slid down his nose. [Incomplete]
5/26/1984
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
12/23/1977
Stratford (CP) - Farm activist Allen Wilford has been found not guilty for his part in a Depression-style penny auction held on a southern Ontario farm more than two years ago
Stratford (CP) - Farm activist Allen Wilford has been found not guilty for his part in a Depression-style penny auction held on a southern Ontario farm more than two years ago
4/23/1985
Israeli-Born faith healer Benny Hinn, 24, began holding meeting in Toronto homes about two years ago and now heads his own incorporated association.
Israeli-Born faith healer Benny Hinn, 24, began holding meeting in Toronto homes about two years ago and now heads his own incorporated association.
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Cliff Moss: 73-year-old Whitchurch-Stouffville man, who lost his sight 10 years ago, was recently honored by United Way for his volunteer work.
Cliff Moss: 73-year-old Whitchurch-Stouffville man, who lost his sight 10 years ago, was recently honored by United Way for his volunteer work.
5/18/1990
Travel agent Leonardo Cianfarani with his family, left to right, daughter Gina, 23, son Roberto, 20, wife Maria, and son Marco, 22. Leonardo came to Canada 33 years ago and says: We are quite satisfied to be part of the Italian community of Toronto and we are very proud.
Travel agent Leonardo Cianfarani with his family, left to right, daughter Gina, 23, son Roberto, 20, wife Maria, and son Marco, 22. Leonardo came to Canada 33 years ago and says: We are quite satisfied to be part of the Italian community of Toronto and we are very proud.
11/27/1985
I guess I'm just very lucky,' says Geoffrey Howe, whose blindness 10 years ago has not affected his research career
I guess I'm just very lucky,' says Geoffrey Howe, whose blindness 10 years ago has not affected his research career
12/2/1987
A dream come true for former Scarborough insurance man Frederick Carlisle is his three-hulled Caravel II. He bought it 5 years ago for $25,000 and has cruised more than 20,000 miles with his daughters Nora, 11 (left) and Mary, 13, (right) and his wife. During the five-year getaway on the world's oceans the girls managed to pick up six years' credits on their correspondence courses. The Carlisles are thinking of crossing the Atlantic Ocean a second time next year.
A dream come true for former Scarborough insurance man Frederick Carlisle is his three-hulled Caravel II. He bought it 5 years ago for $25,000 and has cruised more than 20,000 miles with his daughters Nora, 11 (left) and Mary, 13, (right) and his wife. During the five-year getaway on the world's oceans the girls managed to pick up six years' credits on their correspondence courses. The Carlisles are thinking of crossing the Atlantic Ocean a second time next year.
9/3/1970