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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 4, 1955 reads "Mighty dexterous are the fingers which produced these beauties in the needlework category. Handknit cocktail dress on left rated first place for Mrs. A. Fields, Riverside Drive School as did popcorn bedspread, center, crochet work of Mrs. Hans Ewertz, Stagg street, who also crocheted Queen Anne's lace pattern tablecloth at right in the 1954 competition." The items are on display at the 31st District's second craft show.; See images #00142452 through #00142455 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Dresses--California--San Fernando Valley Tablecloths--California--San Fernando Valley Handicraft--California--San Fernando Valley Contests--California--San Fernando Valley Award winners--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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