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"High Society" Dress
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A woman is modeling a dress with a shawl and a train. Behind her women are sitting at tables watching her go by. Caption reads: A dress worn by actress Celeste Holm in the movie "High Society" was modeled by Miss Judith Benning, 2495 S. Delaware Av., at the 25th anniversary luncheon of the Better Films Council of Milwaukee County Monday at the Elks club."
June 5, 1956
Milwaukee journal
Publication Information
| Creator | Milwaukee journal |
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| Date Created | June 5, 1956 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 3396-A |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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