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Mrs. Dennis Smith, Chezzetcook

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Sketched by Peggy Couert, Dartmouth. As I was taking down songs from Mr. Smith. As she sketched, Mrs. Smith becamse very agitated and said she didn't "want her picture taken". I wondered why. Was it a fear of witchcraft. This is a good likeness.

Reference: Helen Creighton Nova Scotia Archives 1987-178 number 2320

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