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Wave of success: Charlie Hall, 39, inventor of the water bed, shows off a model at a manufactures' show at the Constellation Hotel.
Wave of success: Charlie Hall, 39, inventor of the water bed, shows off a model at a manufactures' show at the Constellation Hotel.

Wave of success: Charlie Hall, 39, inventor of the water bed, shows off a model at a manufactures' show at the Constellation Hotel.

Date6/24/1983
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128098F
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