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Period: Mid-20th Century
1930s Black and Blue Batik Floral Print Strappy Sleeveless Maxi Dress / Gown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A stunning 1930s taffeta maxi dress. I love the blue batik floral print against the black background. The multiple thin straps from the shoulders and down to the mid back are sexy a...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Burnout Organza Sheer Black Cocktail Dress, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Burnout Organza Sheer Black Cocktail Dress, 1960s. 1960s shift dress with handkerchief sleeves. Sheer dress with floral burnout layered over pinky-...
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Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
GEOFFREY BEENE c.1960
s Black Wool Three Dimensional Ribbon Chain Cage Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Geoffrey Beene c.1960's black wool architectural ribbon chain dress, originally sold at Dayton's Oval Room. Long sleeves. Mandarin collar. Empire waist. T...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Jean Muir Silk Liberty Floral Print Dress with Scarf
By Jean Muir
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Jean Muir 1960s dress and matching tassel scarf and is without question, the best ensemble from this designer we have ever had in our collection. Early in her career, Muir worked with Liberty fabric and this striking psychedelic silk print could certainly be a Liberty design. It features a riot of bright purple, blue, orange, pink and green tones in a stylised paisley print. Each of the designs, contained in long rows of bands, is slightly different. The dress is a high shirtwaister design with an empire line bust, a low scoop neck and it fastens at the front with 18 fabric buttons and loops. There is a little upturned ruffle on the waistband and the skirt is gently gathered. The sleeves have a gathered cuff and upturned ruffle that echoes the waistline. The dress bodice is not lined; however, the skirt is lined in a quality pink viscose. Labelled a UK size 12, this is small in today's sizing and probably a better fit for a UK 8-10 or US 4-6.
The accompanying scarf is a double thickness triangular shape with a row of hand tied purple tassels down one side. It is doubled sided with one print matching the dress while the other side is the same design but in a different colourway, focusing on blues, turquoises and orange. It's an absolutely beautiful piece worn alone or could could be styled either side to compliment or contrast the dress colourway. A very rare set indeed to find in superb vintage condition and from the very earliest part of Jean Muir's career. One for the serious collector, wearer of fine boho...
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British Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress. Perfect summer dress.
Fit size: Small / 2 or 4
B: 34” / W: 26”/ H: 34” / Dress Length: 42"
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Aqua Ombré Tie Dye Chiffon Ball Gown with Ostrich Feather Trim – XS, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown worthy of a dance number with Fred Astaire, this dress has drama by the handful. Yards of swirling chiffon and feathers provide nonstop movement, while the rich ombré tye dye...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Elegant Embroidered Wool Crepe Silk Evening Coat - France Circa 1935-1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1945
France
Elegant evening coat in black woollen crepe with geometric and openwork motifs around the edges, signed withl'Aigle Royal, a fashion house in Blois. Very fluid...
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French Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1950s Gigi Young Blue and Black Floral Silk Dress
By GiGi Young
Located in London, GB
Designed by GiGi Young, a New York label, in the late 1950s or very early 1960s. GiGi Young's parent company also owned Suzy Perette and were famous for interpreting the cinched wai...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
An Emerald green crepe and lace evening dress- France Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1945
France
Emerald green crepe evening dress with lace inserts dating from the 1940s. Long dress with puffed sleeves and bib effect. V-sha...
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French Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Galanos for Amelia Gray Red Chiffon Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960
s
By Galanos, AMELIA GRAY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a red chiffon cocktail dress by Galanos for Amelia Gray, from the 1960's. The dress has white stripes on the skirt with two layers of chiffon and a silk slip. There are white...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960
s French Demi Couture Black and Orange Gown with Shoulder Detail
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful French demi couture slubbed silk gown from the 1960's. Striking contrasting combination of orange and black. Black fitted corseted bodice with thin straps. Tea length skirt...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Ruffled Front Cocktail Dress. Black crepe fabric, fully lined.
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Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
$225 Sale Price
23% Off
1960s Vivid Fuchsia Sequined Mod Mini Dress w/ Silver Beaded Collar and Cuffs
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1960s vivid fuchsia sequin encrusted rayon taffeta cocktail dress: Mod glamour at its best! Back overlaps with snap closures at back. Button cufflinks on beaded cuffs. Sid...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1950s Ben Reig Black Silk Ribbon Dress
By Ben Reig
Located in London, GB
This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its simple, elegant lines and luxurious quality o...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
SWEE LO HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL 1960
s Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 10
By SWEE LO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Swee Lo for Haute Couture International dress is composed of a black and white beaded silk. Features a floral pattern with belt. There is a center back zi...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Ceil Chapman Off Shoulder Silk Velvet Vintage Gown Black Dress Circa 1950s SM
By Ceil Chapman
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Simply gorgeous 1950's Ceil Chapman black velvet off-the-shoulder gown! Ceil Chapman was one of Marilyn Monroe's favorite designers (last image depicts Marilyn dressed in an off-shou...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Black Crepe Wrap Over Lace Ruffle Hem Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous 1960s crepe and lace ruffle evening dress that reminds us so much of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffanys! The shift design just has such timeless appeal and th...
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British Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Black Strapless Cocktail Dress with Lace and Floral Applique Skirt
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960s black cocktail dress. Strapless and empire waist with a beautifully folded and ruched bodice. Straight, tea length skirt has a black lace overlay with large floral appliques ma...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Bus Stop by Lee Bender Navy Blue Printed Rayon Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing Bus Stop by Lee Bender day dress. Rayon navy blue with a fun abstract floral print in yellow, red, white and green. Oversized. loose lapels create a...
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Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1950s Howard Greer
Bruce MacIntosh Silk Printed Dress
By Howard Greer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Silk dress with an impressionistic red-toned floral print with black fore-color. The waist is extenuated by dual applied strips of velvet that is finished with a layered, decorated f...
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Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
$1,035 Sale Price
20% Off
1960
s Anonymous Pink Net Pailette Covered Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Hong Kong imported light pink net dress, with all-over beading pattern of white and pink iridescent paillettes. Boat neckline lowers in the back, three quarter length sleeves....
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
60s Lili Ann Satin Cocktail Dress and Bolero Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s black and white Lili Ann cocktail dress and black satin dolman bolero set.
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Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
$555 Sale Price
20% Off
1950S Black
Sapphire Blue Rayon Lace Cocktail Dress
By Francise of Nassau
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black & Sapphire Blue Rayon Lace Cocktail Dress
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1950s Wool and Satin Applique-Work Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a really good example of 1950s knitted formal wear with an elaborate applique floral spray pattern that features on the bodice and the lower hem of...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1950s Black Textured Jacquard Dress with Peplum
Located in London, GB
A timeless 1950s shape, this short-sleeve little black dress has a pencil skirt and a cinched waist and tie belt to accentuate the female figure. The voluminous peplum overskirt is c...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner dress really pop! Long sleeves and a sarong-style pleated and gathered panel at sid...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Diana Floral Black and Orange Flock Print Dress
Located in London, GB
1960s orange and black flock print dress by "Diana" is perfect for the up and coming party season. It features a flattering sweetheart neckline with ruching around the bust to create...
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British Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960
s Custom Emerald Heavily Embellished Gown and Jacket Size 4-8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom 1960's ensemble is composed of a deep green embellished silk with a floral motif. The jacket features center front hook and eye closures and the gown has a center back zi...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1950’s Black Ceil Chapman Crossover Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
Great little black dress from American designer Ceil Chapman. Featuring pretty cross over and ruching detail to the front and a sexy low neckline to the back this is the perfect par...
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Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
A 1960s Nan Duskin Couture Metallic Brocade Empire Waist Dress
By Nan Duskin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A show stopping dress from Nan Duskin.
Fashioned from a metallic accented brocade in hues of magenta, blush, tangerine and champagne.
Bullion trim sur...
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Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
J. HARLAN Black Silk and Lace Cocktail Dress with Sheer Details Size 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This J. Harlan design is composed of a black silk with a mesh bust detail and lace accents. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition.
**Please cross-r...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
MILDRED 1960
s Pink and Yellow Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mildred cocktail dress is composed of a pink and yellow chiffon with floral pattern. Features a beaded bodice. There is a center back zipper closure, with satin belt. In excelle...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Geoffrey Beene Colorful Brocade Dress C. 1960
s
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, orange brocade,patterned dress with gold lame thread detail. Dress has a pointed collar, long full sleeves, ending in a tight buttoned cuff, slightly high waist with ...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Bob Bugnand Sam Friedlander Aurora Borealis Sequin Paisley Mini Dress 1960s XS
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Such a fun cocktail dress! This vintage late 1960s designer Bob Bugnand dress is an explosion of color, with a multi-colored Indian paisley print fabric completely covered in transpa...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Paul Daunay Couture green floral silk cocktail dress, circa 1952-57
By Paul Daunay
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite and exceptionally rare Paul Daunay cocktail dress, a true treasure dating back to circa 1952-57. Crafted with finesse, this dress boasts a fine silk fabric ad...
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French Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Monochrome Beaded Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
This American made high end 1960s cocktail dress has a sophisticated monochrome rose print and striped pattern bodice. It has been expertly and lavishly embellished with thousands o...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Sapphire-blue and White Embroidered Taffeta Off-the-Shoulder Slim Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, vintage sapphire blue embroidered fabric for this off the shoulder dress. A unique, seasonless dress that can be worn from day-to-evening. From a front portrait off-the-sho...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
$608 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Red Crepe Beaded Gown and Cape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mr Blackwell Custom gown
Red crepe
Inner boning and lining
Decorative white bead, rhinestone, and gold trim
V neckline
Back slit
Back zipper ...
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Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960
s Black Beaded Wool Knit Cocktail Dress Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a black knit wool with beaded applique. Features a pullover style accentuated bust and back with scalloped edge. Semi-sheer. In excellent vintage condition...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960
s Ivory Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 8-10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a white (Ivory hue) silk with beading and short sleeves. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition.
**Please cro...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Jacques Heim dress
By Jacques Heim
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JACQUES HEIM - (Made in France) Long muslin dress in grey tones and entirely sewn with black and silvery sequins. Missing size and composition labels, it fits a 38FR.
Condition:
Ver...
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French Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
$2,762
Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940
s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a square neckline, short sleeves, self belted waist, an off-center bow at the bust, d...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Rudi Gernreich Black Wool Knit Sleeveless Long Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quantity: Two (2)
Size 10
Measurements:
Bust: 35"
Length: 60"
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Cutstom Made 1960s Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress with Beaded Neckline Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom 1960's cocktail dress is composed of a black silk chiffon and features an embellished neckline. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition.
...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
MIGUEL by Kenneth Johnson 1950
s Black Lace Cocktail Dress Sequin Collar Size 0
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This design by Kenneth Johnson is composed of a black lace with a sequin collar. Features a waist belt and center back zipper closure. In excellent vin...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Lowi
Co Black scarf detailed dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the perfect little black dress. It will translates well in any formal occasion and would look amazing with a tall pair of stilettos.
The measurements are as follows:
Waist ...
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Austrian Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Dorothy O
Hara 1950s Black Cocktail Dress w/ Diagonal Front Pleating Size 10-12
By Arnold Constable, Dorothy O
Hara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sophisticated vintage little black dress made by Dorothy O'Hara. It is made of black crepe fabric with a rayon/acetate lining, with wonderful front draped gathers for style...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
SYDNEY
S BEVERLY HILLS 1960
s Pink
Black Stretch Knit Cocktail Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Sydney's dress is composed of a stretch pink and black wool. Features a semi sheer design with belt. In excellent vintage condition.
**Please cross-reference measurements for...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960S Dark Teal Cotton / Rayon Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Dark Teal Cotton / Rayon Lace Dress
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Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Geoffrey Beene Black and Gold Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960s Geoffrey Beene Renaissance inspired dress. Black wool with contrasting thick gold trim throughout bodice and at cuffs and hem. Mock ne...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960
s Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cute and chic 1960's Geoffrey Beene black silk crepe cocktail dress. Empire waist and cap sleeve. Perfect for nearly any occasion. Invisible zipper closure up back. Excellent vintag...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Green Oriental Heavy Silk Floral Full Length Dress
Located in London, GB
This original 1960s oriental dress, complete with intricate frog fastenings, has been made using the most gorgeous shade of heavy green silk satin. The high mandarin collar fastens a...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Galanos Navy Wool Mini Dress with Peek-a-boo Mesh Panel size 4
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos dress is composed of a blue wool with long sleeves and features a mesh waist detail. There is a side zipper for ease of access and side pockets. A delightful design.
...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
50s Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress w/ Swallowtail Bow -
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s silk jacquard cocktail dress in black with a floral pattern: zips up the back with a square neckline, 3/4 fitted sleeves, deep V back, a gat...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Price Upon Request
James Galanos Early 50s Cocktail Dress in Wool and Silk Chiffon
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous very early example of James Galanos' fine work. Label style indicates it was made between '51 and '55. Very simple but extremely structured wool strapless bodice and volu...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Price Upon Request
Luis Estévez 60s Brown Chiffon Cocktail Dress w/ Rhinestone Trim
By Luis Estévez
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful60s Luis Estévez chiffon cocktail dress with voluminous sheer chiffon sleeves caught up at the cuff with rhinestones! Double layered chiffon over an underskirt flutters a...
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American Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Price Upon Request
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