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Clowns get in line early for massive shrine parade, Funnymen will supply comic moments in five-hour march

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Clowns get in line early for massive shrine parade, Funnymen will supply comic moments in five-hour march

Date7/3/1962

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Powley, Gordon W. (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Clowns get in line early for massive shrine parade; Funnymen will supply comic moments in five-hour march

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English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0010784F

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