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Steel wheels: Meccano-man John Worfolk of Toronto snugs up a bolt on his Mecanno car at the CNE Hobby Show yesterday
Steel wheels: Meccano-man John Worfolk of Toronto snugs up a bolt on his Mecanno car at the CNE Hobby Show yesterday

Steel wheels: Meccano-man John Worfolk of Toronto snugs up a bolt on his Mecanno car at the CNE Hobby Show yesterday

Date3/4/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: Steel wheels: Meccano-man John Worfolk of Toronto snugs up a bolt on his Mecanno car at the CNE Hobby Show yesterday.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0018188F
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