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Latest Fad among people wearing prescription glasses or sunglasses is having their own initials put on in rhinestones or gold leaf for a personalized (...)
Latest Fad among people wearing prescription glasses or sunglasses is having their own initials put on in rhinestones or gold leaf for a personalized (...)

Latest Fad among people wearing prescription glasses or sunglasses is having their own initials put on in rhinestones or gold leaf for a personalized (...)

Date7/16/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Latest Fad among people wearing prescription glasses or sunglasses is having their own initials put on in rhinestones or gold leaf for a personalized effect. The trend started in Los Angeles and hit Toronto six months ago. Mary Fernback; a sales agent; wears sunglasses with her initials set in rhinestone.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0008765F
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