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Dress, left, features empire waist, sleeves bellowing below elbow, Right, print gown with V-neckline and capelet sleeves is good choice for after wedding
Dress, left, features empire waist, sleeves bellowing below elbow, Right, print gown with V-neckline and capelet sleeves is good choice for after wedding

Dress, left, features empire waist, sleeves bellowing below elbow, Right, print gown with V-neckline and capelet sleeves is good choice for after wedding

Date3/7/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Dress; left; features empire waist; sleeves bellowing below elbow; Right; print gown with V-neckline and capelet sleeves is good choice for after wedding.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006661F
Romantic look, left, with sweetheart neckline, lace cuffs, Gown, right, is in deep pink with stand-up collar, ecru lace sleeves and ruffled yoke
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