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Cotton at Byblos: Right, designers Keith Varty and Alan Cleaver wrapped up their Santa Fe inspired spring collection with finely pleated cotton bridal gown
Cotton at Byblos: Right, designers Keith Varty and Alan Cleaver wrapped up their Santa Fe inspired spring collection with finely pleated cotton bridal gown

Cotton at Byblos: Right, designers Keith Varty and Alan Cleaver wrapped up their Santa Fe inspired spring collection with finely pleated cotton bridal gown

Date1/18/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: Cotton at Byblos: Right; designers Keith Varty and Alan Cleaver wrapped up their Santa Fe inspired spring collection with finely pleated cotton bridal gown.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006640F
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