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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. A portion of the photograph has been cut out and is superimposed on another photograph. Photograph caption dated March 14, 1955 reads "Grace Boeckman, Miss Starfire of Lockheed Aircraft Corp., casts covetous look at 1955 Century 'Coronado' speedboat on display at California Boat Center in Burbank. Reputed to be one of world's fastest speedboats, craft travels more than 50 mph with 285 h.p. Cadillac engine. Fast-selling boat will be exhibited by Burbank shop at 10th annual Los Angeles Sportsman Show April 14-24."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. on 21 x 26 cm. board. Photographic prints
Young women--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Beauty contestants--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Motorboats--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Signs and signboards--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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