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The Toronto and Hamilton Guards Band
A photograph of a group of men and women, and one young girl, posing in front of a building and holding musical instruments. One man is in front of the band holding a garden tool like a conductor's baton. The caption at the bottom of the photo reads "The Toronto and Hamilton Guard Band, 1910, Toronto - Canada. Get your tickets and pass right in the big show is just going to commence."

The Toronto and Hamilton Guards Band

Date1910
Names
(photographer)
FormatPicture
Notes
The Toronto and Hamilton Guards Band
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
DimensionsImage size: 16.5 cm x 22.2 cm (6 1/2 in. x 8 3/4 in.)
Language
ProvenancePurchased from a private dealer in 2018.
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number2018-16-2
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