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Olavi Virta in his kitchen 1956

Olavi Virta in his kitchen 1956
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Singer Olavi Virta in his kitchen at Kruununhaka in Helsinki in 1956.
Olavi Virta presenting his home and family to the media in 1956. Having grown up in poverty, the artist was very proud of his success and let it show.
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The Finnish Heritage Agency / UA Saarinen

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