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Soviet Chic, with navy wool tunic, woven sash at the waist and spare sash rolled up at the shoulder, heavy medals around the neck and an unorthodox version of the fez
Soviet Chic, with navy wool tunic, woven sash at the waist and spare sash rolled up at the shoulder, heavy medals around the neck and an unorthodox version of the fez

Soviet Chic, with navy wool tunic, woven sash at the waist and spare sash rolled up at the shoulder, heavy medals around the neck and an unorthodox version of the fez

Date4/24/1986
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  • Soviet Chic, with navy wool tunic, woven sash at the waist and spare sash rolled up at the shoulder, heavy medals around the neck and an unorthodox version of the fez
  • Soviet Chic; with navy wool tunic; woven sash at the waist and spare sash rolled up at the shoulder; heavy medals around the neck and an unorthodox version of the fez.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Soviet Chic; with navy wool tunic; woven sash at the waist and spare sash rolled up at the shoulder; heavy medals around the neck and an unorthodox version of the fez.
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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_0006527F
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