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Victoria and Wyn Briton, The Star Weekly knitting contest's famed refugee dolls from Britain, are now ready to face the coldest of Canadian weather. T(...)
Victoria and Wyn Briton, The Star Weekly knitting contest's famed refugee dolls from Britain, are now ready to face the coldest of Canadian weather. T(...)

Victoria and Wyn Briton, The Star Weekly knitting contest's famed refugee dolls from Britain, are now ready to face the coldest of Canadian weather. T(...)

Date11/22/1941
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Original Toronto Star caption: Victoria and Wyn Briton; The Star Weekly knitting contest's famed refugee dolls from Britain; are now ready to face the coldest of Canadian weather. They have been temporary guests at the home of Mrs. Edgar Webb; Toronto; whose nimble fingers have clicked out everything in the way of woollens for them-from toques to socks. Mrs. Webb; seen here holding the dolls; has been knitting 15 years and is expert. The woollens worn by Vicky and Wyn are perfect replicas of the sort of clothes worn by real people. Mrs. Webb says. [Incomplete]
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0119466F
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