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Popular spectacle

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Popular spectacle

Date5/25/1979

Names

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Popular spectacle: Circuses are now more popular than a decade ago; according to the Circus Historical Society. Trainers today use the reward system to teach their performing animals; such as these tigers. There is ample evidence the creatures are well-adjusted; and their lifespan is about twice that of their wild cousins.

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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_0004688F

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