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Bug expert David Barr with enlarged model of common gardon spider, his favorite kind of insect
Bug expert David Barr with enlarged model of common gardon spider, his favorite kind of insect

Bug expert David Barr with enlarged model of common gardon spider, his favorite kind of insect

Date2/26/1978
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0125241F
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