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At the turn of the century costumes like these with their long, full skirts and plumed hats were worn by Toronto socialites when they called on the Ca(...)
At the turn of the century costumes like these with their long, full skirts and plumed hats were worn by Toronto socialites when they called on the Ca(...)

At the turn of the century costumes like these with their long, full skirts and plumed hats were worn by Toronto socialites when they called on the Ca(...)

Date11/7/1946
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Original Toronto Star caption: At the turn of the century costumes like these with their long; full skirts and plumed hats were worn by Toronto socialites when they called on the Cawthra family. Mrs. Cawthra-Elliot wants to keep her house for her married daughter's use.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006669F
Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
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Barbara and Audrey fellowes, Ottawa socialites, were snapped together during the most exciting garden party Canada has ever held. The King cut and sampled his birthday cake
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Dominick Dunne novel is based on famous New York socialite's murder
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Meet me at the fountain has long been a familiar expression of CNE visitors even from the time when straw hats were popular as they were when this photo was taken
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Decked out in 19th-century costumes, Camerata is preparing for a full summer of playing music at Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Group is made u(...)
Decked out in 19th-century costumes, Camerata is preparing for a full summer of playing music at Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Group is made u(...)
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Sophisticated style: Above,. Toronto designer Paul Milana, 23, with model wearing his silk and cotton blend suit with long, full skirt and boxy jacket(...)
Sophisticated style: Above,. Toronto designer Paul Milana, 23, with model wearing his silk and cotton blend suit with long, full skirt and boxy jacket(...)
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