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Image shows one lady and two gentlemen holding a silk hat.
Topper. That describes both silk hat and Capt. Ernie Taylor; right; of Midland Prince; who received it as skipper of first cargo ship to dock at Toronto this season. Harbormaster Harold Snelgrove presents hat as Arlene Meadows watches.
Image shows one lady and two gentlemen holding a silk hat.

Topper. That describes both silk hat and Capt. Ernie Taylor; right; of Midland Prince; who received it as skipper of first cargo ship to dock at Toronto this season. Harbormaster Harold Snelgrove presents hat as Arlene Meadows watches.

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Original Toronto Star caption: Topper. That describes both silk hat and Capt. Ernie Taylor; right; of Midland Prince; who received it as skipper of first cargo ship to dock at Toronto this season. Harbormaster Harold Snelgrove presents hat as Arlene Meadows watches.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodHarbour
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0112765F
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