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Some collectors specialize in the categories of antiques they track down

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Some collectors specialize in the categories of antiques they track down

Date3/4/1976

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Mahler, John (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Some collectors specialize in the categories of antiques they track down. Laurie MacTavish Best here displays some of the pine pieces she treasures and part of her collection of Indian baskets she has purchased in both Canada and the U.S.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002016F

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