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Shatter-proof lamp base developed by Toronto's Electrolite Products is demonstrated by Henry Shapiro, president of the firm
Shatter-proof lamp base developed by Toronto's Electrolite Products is demonstrated by Henry Shapiro, president of the firm

Shatter-proof lamp base developed by Toronto's Electrolite Products is demonstrated by Henry Shapiro, president of the firm

Date9/16/1970
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133575F
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