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Darla Tomlinson makes a handstand look easy but Russian audiences recognize the difficulty of the manoeuvre

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Darla Tomlinson makes a handstand look easy but Russian audiences recognize the difficulty of the manoeuvre

Date10/5/1963

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Darla Tomlinson makes a handstand look easy but Russian audiences recognize the difficulty of the manoeuvre. The tiny Toronto Tumbler Toured Russia as part of the Wells and Four Fays act; returned with marriage proposal.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0004786F

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