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U.S.A., John Anthony's dramatic floor-length red silk matte jersey evening gown with halter neckline, draped torso and dropped waistline
U.S.A., John Anthony's dramatic floor-length red silk matte jersey evening gown with halter neckline, draped torso and dropped waistline

U.S.A., John Anthony's dramatic floor-length red silk matte jersey evening gown with halter neckline, draped torso and dropped waistline

Date2/18/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: U.S.A.; John Anthony's dramatic floor-length red silk matte jersey evening gown with halter neckline; draped torso and dropped waistline.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006797F
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