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WEARABLES
Of Fashion Patter
Some dope on the etymology of fabric names to impress your friends and adversaries
September
1
1944
O. E. SCHOEFFLER
Of Fashion Patter
O. E. SCHOEFFLER
September
1
1944
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WEARABLES
Of Fashion Patter
Some dope on the etymology of fabric names to impress your friends and adversaries
September
1
1944
O. E. SCHOEFFLER
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