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A picture that was a puzzle. Michael Tait examines-or re-examines-his top-award-winning surrealistic entry in the Canadian National Exhibition's Schoo(...)
A picture that was a puzzle. Michael Tait examines-or re-examines-his top-award-winning surrealistic entry in the Canadian National Exhibition's Schoo(...)

A picture that was a puzzle. Michael Tait examines-or re-examines-his top-award-winning surrealistic entry in the Canadian National Exhibition's Schoo(...)

Date7/3/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: A picture that was a puzzle. Michael Tait examines-or re-examines-his top-award-winning surrealistic entry in the Canadian National Exhibition's School Art Competition. The picture depicts My Future as a Canadian-but he disagrees with judges' interpretation.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0104219F
      Earl Kraul, who starred in 30 roles during his 19 years as a principal dancer with the National Ballet, examines an Eskimo sculpture given to him at a(...)
      Earl Kraul, who starred in 30 roles during his 19 years as a principal dancer with the National Ballet, examines an Eskimo sculpture given to him at a(...)
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      5/5/1971
      AN eyeful. Jane Mahut, curator-director of the Koffler Gallery at Jewish Community Centre, examines Errata by Ann Roberts. It's part of the ceramic exhibition at the gallery in North York.
      AN eyeful. Jane Mahut, curator-director of the Koffler Gallery at Jewish Community Centre, examines Errata by Ann Roberts. It's part of the ceramic exhibition at the gallery in North York.
      Bull, Ron
      6/1/1981
      A Model church. Science Centre information officer Brian Stein examines a model of a centrally planned church, part of the Leonardo da Vinci: Engineer and Architect exhibition
      A Model church. Science Centre information officer Brian Stein examines a model of a centrally planned church, part of the Leonardo da Vinci: Engineer and Architect exhibition
      Dunlop, Al
      6/21/1989
      Top, technologist Sheila Robinson examines a tray of blood samples to confirm blood type and group
      Top, technologist Sheila Robinson examines a tray of blood samples to confirm blood type and group
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      12/21/1989
      Deadly plaything: Coroner Kevin Flynn examines the skipping rope noose at the top of a playground slide on which 5-year-old Sahal Ismail was strangled yesterday at a Peel housing project.
      Deadly plaything: Coroner Kevin Flynn examines the skipping rope noose at the top of a playground slide on which 5-year-old Sahal Ismail was strangled yesterday at a Peel housing project.
      Stancu, Henry
      2/23/1992
      Wrecked business: They just put the torch to it and cut it into pieces, says Ted Turner, as he examines the remains of his $100,000 truck and equipment used in his sandblasting and cleaning business
      Wrecked business: They just put the torch to it and cut it into pieces, says Ted Turner, as he examines the remains of his $100,000 truck and equipment used in his sandblasting and cleaning business
      Stuparyk, Michael
      4/22/1983
      In defence of lawyers: Gary Lloyd Gottlieb, reaching for a law book in his office, examines the unprecedented intensive scrutiny by the public his profession is undergoing at present
      In defence of lawyers: Gary Lloyd Gottlieb, reaching for a law book in his office, examines the unprecedented intensive scrutiny by the public his profession is undergoing at present
      Mahler, John
      6/7/1982
      North York Mayor James Service examines a building site in his borough, which he says is the fastest-growing community in North America and has a bigger tourist attraction than Niagara Falls
      North York Mayor James Service examines a building site in his borough, which he says is the fastest-growing community in North America and has a bigger tourist attraction than Niagara Falls
      Service, James Ditson, 1924-2014
      6/30/1969
      George Murphy, talented actor, examines a tiny pitcher from his wife's set of miniature silver
      George Murphy, talented actor, examines a tiny pitcher from his wife's set of miniature silver
      Murphy, George, 1901-1992
      6/16/1945
      How much! North York aldermanic candidate Jason Pearson goes into shock as he examines his mounting campaign bills
      How much! North York aldermanic candidate Jason Pearson goes into shock as he examines his mounting campaign bills
      Pickell, Brian
      10/22/1985
      Zink's Headquarters Defaced, The Conservative candidate in Parkdale, Lubor Zink, examines a swastika sign defacing his headquarters, on Queen St. W. near Jameson
      Zink's Headquarters Defaced, The Conservative candidate in Parkdale, Lubor Zink, examines a swastika sign defacing his headquarters, on Queen St. W. near Jameson
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      6/19/1974
      Ancient art: Dave Harris squares up rough stock, above, and examines his handwork, below.
      Ancient art: Dave Harris squares up rough stock, above, and examines his handwork, below.
      Dunlop, Alan
      9/20/1983