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Photograph caption dated June 11, 1959 reads, "Fun is the word for it at J. C. Penney's Reseda Store this week. The occasion is the store's 'Mad Hatter's Ball' which began yesterday and continues through today. All the employes [sic] are in festive mood and apparel, and many new ideas in fashionable millinery are represented among the headpieces. The event is 'Open House' and all customers are invited. Everyone has a chance to vote for the most original and zaniest hat. Left to right, above, Betty Frost, Earl Meredith, Betty Rich; below, Dorothy Guralnik, Bill Morgan and Bob Jenks, manager."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
J.C. Penney Co J.C. Penney Co.--Employees Department stores--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Stores & shops--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Celebrations--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Department stores--Employees--California--Los Angeles Costumes Women--California--Los Angeles Hats--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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