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Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Original photograph has several light stains at the bottom of the picture. The Mannequins of the Assistance League of Southern California presents its annual Eve award to the best dressed women of the area. Photograph caption dated May 4, 1964 reads "Mrs. Henry R. Taecker Jr., above, awards chairman for the Mannequins, was on stage in flattering lime-green to help hand out the miniature charms." The article partially reads "Mannequins of the Assistance League of Southern California marked another successful Afternoon with Eve benefit and paid tribute in fashion to 'the eternal woman.' An estimated 450 women attended the ninth annual event held this year in the gardens of the Los Angeles home of Siruphe (sic) Philibosian." Sirpuhe Philibosian was married to actor John Conte.; See images #00131151 through #00131158 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Conte, John--Homes and haunts Philibosian, Sirpuhe--Homes and haunts Assistance League of Southern California Women--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles--Societies and clubs Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Women's hats--California--Los Angeles Handbags--California--Los Angeles Gloves--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Chairs--California--Los Angeles Audiences--California--Los Angeles Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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