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Photograph caption dated October 5, 1959 reads, "Fall and winter styles were highlighted in the elaborate Fashion Fete, staged before a large crowd on the second floor, May Company Valley, for the benefit of the building fund of the Childrens Hospital. Katie Safford, May Company fashionist and noted style authority, served as commentator. Left to right above: Mrs. R. French, president, Toluca Lake Valley Guild, model showing winter coat, and Mrs. Russell S. Nelson, also of Toluca guild and coordinating chairman for five guilds in arranging event."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
May Company California May Company California--Employees Valley Plaza (Los Angeles, Calif.) Toluca Lake Valley Guild--Presidents Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Fashion shows--California--Los Angeles Models (Persons)--California--Los Angeles Fur garments--California--Los Angeles Coats--California--Los Angeles Gloves--California--Los Angeles Chairs--California--Los Angeles Women's hats--California--Los Angeles Interiors--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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