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Every details tells a story, Ron Ridley is meticulous about the historical accuracy of his collection of miniature soldiers. Depicting the contrast in(...)
Every details tells a story, Ron Ridley is meticulous about the historical accuracy of his collection of miniature soldiers. Depicting the contrast in(...)

Every details tells a story, Ron Ridley is meticulous about the historical accuracy of his collection of miniature soldiers. Depicting the contrast in(...)

Date7/18/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Every details tells a story; Ron Ridley is meticulous about the historical accuracy of his collection of miniature soldiers. Depicting the contrast in texture of the different fabrics in the uniforms is also an artistic challenge; says the North York illustrator; shown at work on a drummer of the Black Watch. Story; page 16.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009601F
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