Anatomy of a bike courier's attire

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Anatomy of a bike courier's attire

Date2/20/1991

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McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Anatomy of a bike courier's attire

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