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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 15, 1955 reads, "Herb Roberts, center, displays replica of a giant diamond ring at Ramal Jewelers in North Hollywood after he was declared winner in contest held by store to determine weight of giant diamond. Roberts, office manager at Blanchard Lumber, came closest to estimating correct diamond weight in contest, and was awarded a $150 diamond ring by Bill Mallet, right, owner. Looking on approvingly is Tom Jackels, watchmaker and jeweler at Ramal."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Ramal Jewelers (Los Angeles, Calif.) Ramal Jewelers (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Employees Blanchard Lumber (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Employees Stores & shops--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Jewelry stores--California--Los Angeles Jewelry--California--Los Angeles Contests--California--Los Angeles Awards--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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