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Touching display: William Metalio shows off a cash register or computer that uses a touchscreen
Touching display: William Metalio shows off a cash register or computer that uses a touchscreen

Touching display: William Metalio shows off a cash register or computer that uses a touchscreen

Date10/23/1989
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  • Touching display: William Metalio shows off a cash register or computer that uses a touchscreen
  • Touching display: William Metalio shows off a cash register or computer that uses a touchscreen.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Touching display: William Metalio shows off a cash register or computer that uses a touchscreen.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005930F
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