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Neon flames: Neon-sign maker John Turner is philosophical about his hot job: I make my living way
Neon flames: Neon-sign maker John Turner is philosophical about his hot job: I make my living way

Neon flames: Neon-sign maker John Turner is philosophical about his hot job: I make my living way

Date8/3/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Neon flames: Neon-sign maker John Turner is philosophical about his hot job: I make my living way.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0008943F
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