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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 10, 1955 reads "Harry Margolin, left, owner of Best Brands Paint, 6927 Lankershim, new Valley paint store, poses with his son, Ralph, right, and paint 'dummy' which has attracted attention of passersby. Margolin reported he'll soon have woman mannequin outfitted similarly." The store is in North Hollywood.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Best Brands Paint (Los Angeles, Calif.) Men--California--Los Angeles Fathers and sons--California--Los Angeles Businessmen--California--Los Angeles Paint industry and trade--California--Los Angeles Ladders Mannequins (Figures) Paint shops--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Stores & shops--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Storefronts--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Signs and signboards--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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