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Photograph caption dated August 11, 1955 reads "A unique, entertaining moving toy exhibit, the 'Oasis,' will be displayed at Builders Emporium in Van Nuys Sept. 15, highlighting a huge toy building contest sponsored by the giant hardware store. The exhibit was purchased in Germany by store owner Victor Carter."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Toys--California--Los Angeles Toys--Exhibitions Signs and signboards--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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