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Ready for the kiln

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Ready for the kiln

Date2/3/1986

Names

Bock, Tony (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Ready for the kiln: Dominic Tarascio; a mentally retarded worker; carries a load of bone china cups that are ready to be fired. Plant manager Mary Laarakkers says once the retarded workers get the hang of things; they work far better than teh rest of us. Sales at the plant; the only one of its kind in Canada; are expected to exceed $500;000 in 1986.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0004622F

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