Welder-sculptor gives his work to Duke Ellington. Ferdinand Galasso; 36; an Oakville welder who usually helps create railway tank cars; hands welded sculpture of Duke Ellington at a piano to the jazz musician who was making a visit to Oakville's Brodart Art Gallery yesterday. Ellington is playing an engagement at the nearby Beverly Hills Hotel; and spent an hour in the galllery browsing over the work of local artists. When not sculpting with his welding torch; Galasso uses it at his work for Oakville's Procor Manufacturing Ltd.
Picture,
1972,
English
Welder-sculptor gives his work to Duke Ellington. Ferdinand Galasso; 36; an Oakville welder who usually helps create railway tank cars; hands welded sculpture of Duke Ellington at a piano to the jazz musician who was making a visit to Oakville's Brodart Art Gallery yesterday. Ellington is playing an engagement at the nearby Beverly Hills Hotel; and spent an hour in the galllery browsing over the work of local artists. When not sculpting with his welding torch; Galasso uses it at his work for Oakville's Procor Manufacturing Ltd.
Picture,
1972,
English
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From the Toronto Star Archives
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Ellington; Duke (entertainment) - Miscellaneous
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Toronto Star Photo Archive
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tspa_0045747f