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Black and white photograph of a church altar surrounded by statuary.

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The Altar, Monastery of the Precious Blood, Toronto, Canada

DateApproximately 1924

Names

Valentine & Sons (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

On South side of St. Joseph Street.

Subject

Medium

Postcards

DimensionsImage size: 8.6 cm x 13.8 cm (3 3/8 in. x 5 7/16 in.)

Language

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberPC_5350

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:University

Province or state:Ontario

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