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“The Zipper Came with the Dress, but the Padlock Is My Own Idea"
June
1
1939
E. SIMMS CAMPBELL
“The Zipper Came with the Dress, but the Padlock Is My Own Idea"
June
1
1939
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“The Zipper Came with the Dress, but the Padlock Is My Own Idea"
June
1
1939
E. SIMMS CAMPBELL
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