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An ink and watercolour illustration of a man carrying rolls of fabric under one arm. He has a s…

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Spadina & Queen

Date1969

Names

Geltner, Gail (artist)

Notes

Subject

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodKensington-Grange

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

DimensionsImage size: 15.2 cm x 15.9 cm (6 in. x 6 1/4 in.)

Language

English

ProvenanceGift of Gail Geltner.

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderGeltner, Gail

Object Number2023-10-21

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