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George Irwin is surrounded by a very small part of Christmas '80 edition of the multi-million-dollar annual toy and game bonanza.
George Irwin is surrounded by a very small part of Christmas '80 edition of the multi-million-dollar annual toy and game bonanza.

George Irwin is surrounded by a very small part of Christmas '80 edition of the multi-million-dollar annual toy and game bonanza.

Date10/16/1980
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128715F
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