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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 21, 1949 reads "Homemade rugs can be whipped up in less than a day by Lucille Reilly of Van Nuys. Secret of the very fast work is time-saving gadget which she has invented." The article partially reads "Rug-making is no trick at all for Lucille Reilly of 4439 Woodman Ave., Van Nuys, inventor of the 'magic needle.'"
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Reilly, Lucille Women--California--Los Angeles Rugs--California--Los Angeles Wall hangings--California--Los Angeles Inventors--California--Los Angeles Inventions--California--Los Angeles Rugs, Hooked--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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