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Photo of limbo dancer with steel band in background. 
Limbo dancer King Ricardo performing at Caribbean Festival, Gerrard Branch
Photo of limbo dancer with steel band in background. 

Limbo dancer King Ricardo performing at Caribbean Festival, Gerrard Branch

DateNovember 1969
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    GeographyBuilding Monument ParkToronto Public Library. Gerrard/Ashdale branch
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodLeslieville
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Black-and-white photographs
    DimensionsImage size: 12.3 cm x 8.8 cm (4 13/16 in. x 3 7/16 in.)
    Language
      ProvenanceToronto Public Library Archives.
      CollectionToronto Public Library Archives
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      Copyright HolderToronto Public Library
      Object NumberTPL-A-0536
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