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Underneath a bank window sign on Queen St. East near Yonge St., a mouth-organist plays for donations from passersby
Underneath a bank window sign on Queen St. East near Yonge St., a mouth-organist plays for donations from passersby

Underneath a bank window sign on Queen St. East near Yonge St., a mouth-organist plays for donations from passersby

Date12/14/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Spare a dime? Christmas is a season of paradoxes: Underneath a bank window sign on Queen St. E. near Yonge St. that extends 'The Red Carpet Treatment To You; a mouth organist plays for donations from passersby. The musician has a microphone next to his mouth organ so his music can be amplified.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0102929F
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