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St. Elisabeth Catholic Church and Elementary School, in Van Nuys, are located at 14655 Kittridge Street and 6635 Tobias Avenue, respectively. Photograph caption dated October 23, 1954 reads "Styles from the 1920s will compete with those of the 1950s for the attentions of St. Elisabeth's Church Altar and Rosary Society members when the organization stages a fashion show Wednesday noon at San Fernando Valley Country Club. Mrs. Anthony Ciparone, center, models one of the 'roaring' outfits to be shown while Mrs. Robert Hall, left, and Mrs. George Brandy pose in modern modes."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
St. Elisabeth Catholic Church (Los Angeles, Calif.).--Altar and Rosary Society Women--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles--Societies and clubs Clothing and dress--California--Los Angeles Models (Persons)--California--Los Angeles Dresses--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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