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Bronwyn Jones
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A woman is smiling while posing with her right leg lifted. She is wearing a dress and standing in front of a fireplace and wood-paneled wall. Caption reads: "BRONWYN JONES felt happy in an empire dress with king size polka dots. The sale also offers lingerie, sweaters and sports clothes for women, men and children. The price range varies."
September 11, 1963
Stanfield, James L.
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Checking the Oil
1956
Woman in polka dot dress is looking on as a service station worker checks the oil in her car.
Woman in a Polka-Dot Dress
Portrait of a woman wearing a light-colored polka-dot dress and bonnet posing standing in a room. Behind her is a wicker rocking chair and a small table.
Formal Dress Contest
November 24, 1954
Two young women are holding up four sketches of dresses. Caption reads: "Modest formal dresses were sketched in a contest for pupils of Milwaukee Catholic high schools. Top winners, announced at a ...
Halloween
November 1, 1963
A line of elementary students dressed up in Halloween costumes at school. Women are standing and sitting in the background.
Millie Rudella and Herman Comfort at Polish Fest
August 13, 1989
A man and a woman are dancing the polka. Caption reads: "Millie Rudella of Greendale and Herman Comfort of West Allis were among the many polka fans at Polish Fest over the weekend."
