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Toronto from the Island

Date1845

Names

O'Brien, Denis Cornelius (author)

Format

Picture

Notes

Toronto from the Island

Subject

Medium

Pencil drawings

Dimensions274 x 397 mm

Language

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberPICTURES-R-3230

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Toronto Islands

Province or state:Ontario

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