Gerald Franklin: Toronto designer showed a holiday collection that, while flawed, reflected his flair for classically elegant evening wear

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Gerald Franklin: Toronto designer showed a holiday collection that, while flawed, reflected his flair for classically elegant evening wear

Date11/20/1981

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Combs, Erin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0023295F

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