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Art auction - benefit
The poster includes an illustration of a turtle with two humanoid figures standing on its back, a tree above the turtle and a sunburst and bird above the tree.

Art auction - benefit

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A poster advertising an art auction to benefit the Turtle Island Support Group at the Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. West, Toronto, Ontario, on April 26th, 1992, featuring a number of musical artists and Jack Layton as the auctioneer.
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    DimensionsImage size: 27.9 cm x 21.6 cm (11 in. x 8 1/2 in.)
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      ProvenanceFrom the Alan and Thomas Suddon Collection
      CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession NumberSuddon_0200
      GeographyCountryCanada
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      GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
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      GeographyNeighbourhoodParkdale
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      GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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