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A photograph of the windowed facade of a store named Alexander's Tailors.

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Facade of Alexander's Tailors, 607B Queen Street West

Date2001

Names

MacCallum, Peter (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Alexander's Tailors photo series #1, AT-1-7. Alexander's Tailors was a typical one person tailoring shop. It occupied a narrow storefront at 607B Queen Street West. The workshop and changing room were located in the mezzanine behind the reception area. The storefront at 607B Queen Street West is currently occupied by Old Times Antiques.

Subject

Medium

Black-and-white photographs

DimensionsImage size: 24.1 cm x 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in.)

Language

ProvenanceGift of Peter MacCallum.

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderMacCallum, Peter

Call Number / Accession Number2021-25-10-3

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Kensington-Grange

Province or state:Ontario

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