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A stitch in time: Max Ruben (left) and his brother Gordon stand in the tailor shop their father opened 68 years ago.
A stitch in time: Max Ruben (left) and his brother Gordon stand in the tailor shop their father opened 68 years ago.

A stitch in time: Max Ruben (left) and his brother Gordon stand in the tailor shop their father opened 68 years ago.

Date12/9/1981
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0133084F
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