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[Portrait of Johnny Desmond]
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- Graphic material
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2008.001.1673
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ca. 1950 (Creation)
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- A. Gilbert Studios
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1 photograph: 12.5 x 10
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AI Gilbert's father Nathan opened the Elite Photography Studio on Queen Street West in 1922. AI began working there during the 1940s and took over the business when his father retired. Now in its 88th year, Gilbert Studio continues to operate at 170 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario.
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Biographical history
Johnny Desmond, born Giovanni Alfredo De Simone, was an American popular music singer.
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Item is a studio headshot of a man in tuxedo jacket and bow tie. Verso ink stamps read "Johnny Desmond" and "This portrait through courtesy of A. Gilbert Studios, Toronto".
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slight silver mirroring
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Open. Records are available for consultation without restriction.
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Johnny Desmond (1919-1985) was a popular/jazz singer from Detroit, Michigan, in the 30s to the 50s.
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- A. Gilbert Studios (Subject)
- Shields, Lorne (Subject)
- Desmond, Johnny (Subject)