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Samurai storekeeper: David Pepper, owner of Okame Japanese Folk Art and Antiques store at Kensington Market, shows off an authentic samurai sword and manikin
Samurai storekeeper: David Pepper, owner of Okame Japanese Folk Art and Antiques store at Kensington Market, shows off an authentic samurai sword and manikin

Samurai storekeeper: David Pepper, owner of Okame Japanese Folk Art and Antiques store at Kensington Market, shows off an authentic samurai sword and manikin

Date12/15/1981
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0132006F
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