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Star legs at The Star, Miss Legs Canada 1984, Karen Marin, 21, flashes her winning legs and a wide smile as she gets help with a shoe strap during the(...)
Star legs at The Star, Miss Legs Canada 1984, Karen Marin, 21, flashes her winning legs and a wide smile as she gets help with a shoe strap during the(...)

Star legs at The Star, Miss Legs Canada 1984, Karen Marin, 21, flashes her winning legs and a wide smile as she gets help with a shoe strap during the(...)

Date1/5/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Star legs at The Star; Miss Legs Canada 1984; Karen Marin; 21; flashes her winning legs and a wide smile as she gets help with a shoe strap during the contest at the World of Motorcycles Show at the International Centre last night. Martin; of Willowdale; works in The Star's circulation department and is a part-time model.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0020086F
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