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Photograph article dated December 23, 1960 partially reads, "The Olga Company of Van Nuys adds a new line to its catalogue during the Christmas season: the joyous spirit of giving. Two hundred and fifty employes [sic] of the firm, 7915 Haskell Ave., produce the new product, in addition to their normal production of girdles, corsets and brassieres. From company president Jan Erteszek to the newest seamstress, everyone at the Olga Company takes part in the Christmas project." Photograph caption reads, "Employes [sic] join in spirit of giving - Mrs. Inez O'Hanlon, Mrs. Olga Erteszek and Mrs. Gladys Killen, from left."
Stores & shops--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Clothing and dress--California--Los Angeles Fashion--California--Los Angeles Lingerie industry--California--Los Angeles--Employees Lingerie industry--California--Los Angeles Lingerie--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Dolls--California--Los Angeles Christmas--Miscellanea Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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