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Two-sided opulence: Finnish raccoon coat reverses to geometric pattern, $3,000

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Two-sided opulence: Finnish raccoon coat reverses to geometric pattern, $3,000

Date12/23/1983

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Beaty, Keith (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Two-sided opulence: Finnish raccoon coat reverses to geometric pattern; $3;000.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006737F

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