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[ORDER ITEM - #3970]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #3970 - c. 1990's NOLAN MILLER COUTURE Ivory Embroidered Open Lace Organdy "Mermaid" Slightly Trained Gown! I bought this gown some years ago from a large Nolan Miller auction.  Many of the pieces I purchased were designed specifically for the New York City Ballet Company  for "Sleeping Beauty", "Swan Lake" and some others.  However, in the midst of this auction came this lot of SEVEN of these Nolan Miller Couture open lace "mermaid" gowns - all matching, FOUR in perfect condition! These are the COUTURE line, NOT what you would find in your local department store. Absolutely gorgeous.  Embroidered openwork lace organdy of bows and flowers skim over the body and then flares out at knee.  Satin band around bustline and bow at back.  Zipper at back.  Most of these gowns also come with matching long gloves (which are very long and tight... so I'm not sure they are wearable unless you have ballet dancer's arms).  Just so you know, I recently saw this same gown sell on a different vintage clothing website for $2,000.   Well worth that, but you luck out and can buy for less. The skirt has 4-layers!!   Excellent condition.   This gown measures: 35" bust, up to 28" waist, up to 38" hips, 45" long from natural waist to hem in front, 52" long from natural waist to hem in back.  This is for a TALL gal!  Certainly can be hemmed up, but tall as is.   Would make a wonderful wedding gown, or just a formal gown.  Add some black trim or a black wrap and long black gloves for a Black & White ball.  NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930-Today Section. 

Dress #1 - $ 1,250. SOLD
Dress #2 - $ 1,250. AVAILABLE

Approx. - SIZE 6
(all measurements are maximum)

[ORDER ITEM - #4760]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4760 - c. 1895/1896 Manufactured in France Ivory Satin 2-Piece Trained Wedding Gown with Brocade Skirt! Deassessioned from a Museum! First things first... this is TEENY TINY and likely unwearable except for your pre-teen or your smallest dressform.  That being said, it is... as you can plainly see... lovely! There is a "Manufactured in France" stamp inside the bodice (I never saw that before!)... you wonder if the customs officials of the era were trying to crack down on all the socialites removing labels to avoid issues when returning to the US from their Parisian shopping sprees! :O   The satin bodice has huge oversized puff sleeves with inner buckram to keep puffy, a wrap front and a high neckline.  The interior is boned with cotton so it's in quite good condition.  Even the underarm protection pads are there... and they are so large that they also helped pad the bust!!!  Vixen! :)  Closes with hidden hooks/eyes at front.  The skirt has a fabulous rope detail edging at hem and down front of skirt to highlight the edge between the satin and brocade.  The skirt is lined in cotton and has perfect pleated lace under hemline.  Excellent condition with only two tiny issues found... the chiffon at collar is slightly torn (and will likely continue, but it's totally unnecessary as it's just an overlay) and there is one 1" circle water spot on the top of one sleeve (see photo).  Add a bow to hide or just tack to hide if you care. Measures:  28" bust, 22" waist (yes, these are not typos) and 9-10" across back, 42" long from waist to hem, 76" long from waist to hem in back.  NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Section. 

$ 1,485. 

Approx. - SIZE 000
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #6431]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #6431 - c. 1960's RARE ODICINI COUTURE White Strapless Silk Satin Gown with Attached Black Silk Lined Train and Heavy Black Beaded Floral Ornaments around Bodice! Sold at Fred Hayman, Beverly Hills. This is a RARE Odicini Couture gown from Italy of the finest quality silk satins!  PLEASE read up on Odicini by clicking on the photo at left and scrolling down.  You really need to know WHAT this is!  They just don't make anything like this any more.  The modern designer couture gowns just don't have the quality fabrics for some reason.  Why?  Who knows!  Perhaps the modern silk worms are eating too much fast food?  Or aren't getting enough loving?  Whatever the reason, that just means that vintage is the way to go!  Especially if you have lusted after Audrey Hepburn's famous Givenchy gown in "Sabrina" and could never find anything even close.  Well... here it is!  White silk satin column strapless gown with attached black silk lined train.  Incredibly heavy black 3-dimentional beading around bodice and waist front to back.  This gown comes with the original large and heavy 115" x 28" black silk satin shawl.  Side zipper.   It's TOP couture!   Measures: 34/35" bust, 27" waist, up to 37" hips, 44" long from natural waist to hem, 50" long in back.  Excellent condition, but as it's white, it either needs hemline cleaning, or hem up for you shorter women and no spot cleaning necessary. I've photographed the gown slightly hemmed up and not hemmed up to see the length of the train.  Either way is great.  The most elegant wedding gown you will ever find.... for the non traditional!  NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930-Today Section. 

$ 7500.

Approx. - SIZE 6
(check measurements above)

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Click on image for additional photos!		 #4731 - c. 1875 Ivory Paper Silk 2-piece Fly-Tie Silk Floss Fringe Bustle Wedding Gown with Original Decorations and Corset-Laced Back! Direct to you from a museum deaccession - still has the typed collection tag attached.   So if you want items good enough for a museum... but don't think you are capable of a museum heist, best to shop on my website!  :)  This is one of my favs!  Paper thin and crispy, crinkly sounding silk taffeta 2-piece gown.  Shown worn with bustle (though not included).  The skirt is fabulous with the glorious fly-tie silk trim and original silk flowers!!!  The long fitted boned bodice has... ooh.... a corset-laced back (!) with low neckline at front which probably had a bow or some ornament at the mid-front bodice (now gone).  You'd never know, and I should keep my mouth shut, but god knows, I can't!  Anyway, it's fine as is... I just think there was something there. Fully lined in cotton oil cloth in great condition.   The exterior has a few minor flaws.  There are underarm stains (see photos), unseen if displaying.  There is one pink spot at back, the ties are original but too short (must have frayed) and some surface dirt at hemline.  These are all VERY picky, minor issues!  Basically the gown at first look is near mint.  Measures:  33/34" bust, (12" back), 22" waist, 40" long from waist to hem in front, 57" long in back.  NEW LISTING!  Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Section. 

$ 1,195. RESERVED

Approx. - SIZE 00
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[ORDER ITEM - #4761]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4761 - c. 1900 Pintucked 2-piece Ivory Satin Trained Wedding Gown! Direct to you from a museum deaccession - still has the typed collection tag attached.   So if you want items good enough for a museum...... but don't think you are capable of a museum heist, best to shop on my website!  :)  This gown has a unique completely pintucked satin bodice... which gives an interesting texture especially in the light. Simple shape with just slight puff at shoulder, straight sleeves, hidden hook/eye front closures, slight "v" waistline.  The bodice isn't perfect as it has some light discolorations (hard to see as it blends in with the satin sheer), but then one sleeve has a light pink discoloration around elbow (see photos). The skirt is in quite good condition with some dirt at skirt trim and hemline and one slight silk crack at bottom back train skirt fold.   Great display gown with that long train... but only for your smallest mannequin! Measures:  28" bust (10.5" across back between armseams), 20" waist, 41" long from waist to hem in front, 76" long in back (waist to hem). Structurally amazingly sound! Lined in strong cotton. Price reflects the condition issues. Museum tag reads:  J.B. Nunn NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Section. 

$ 545.

Approx. - SIZE 00
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #6381]
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Nicollette Sheridan at 1991 Golden Globes!

#6381 - c. 1991 EAVIS & BROWN, London, Fully Beaded "Basketweave" Dress! The Same Dress Worn by Nicollette Sheridan at the Golden Globe Awards  This is one of those dresses I just had to have for this website.  First off, Eavis & Brown (if you don't know!), was the designer for Heather Mills' wedding to Paul McCartney. They have also created red carpet gowns for Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Beyonce, Dame Helen Mirren at the 2005 Emmys, and even Donald Trump's sister for his latest wedding!  This SAME Eavis & Brown elaborately beaded "basketweave" off-the-shoulder dress was worn by Nicollette Sheridan at the 1991 Golden Globe awards with her then husband, Harry Hamlin. This dress weighs a ton - over 6 pounds!!  Every inch beaded on off-white silk satin with tiny silver seed beads, faux pearls, and studded rhinestones in chiffon flower bud ornaments!  Extremely elaborate "basketweave" design!   The mannequin doesn't have arms, so I can't show it worn off the shoulder, but meant to be just off.  Nicollette went a bit lower! :)  Extremely full scalloped edged skirt dips down at back of dress, so it's above the knee at front, and (on me) mid-calf at back!  Possibly wonderful worn as a wedding dress as is, or (to be really different) wear a longer skirt under for the ceremony and remove for the reception!  Then PAR-TY!  Excellent condition, near mint!  This must have cost many thousands of dollars new... easily $10,000 as this is the top of the line from Eavis & Brown, more fully beaded than any other I've seen! Measures: 36" bust, 30" waist, 33" long from shoulder to hem in front, 42" long in back. NEW LISTING! Also listed in the 1930-Today Category.

$ 2,485.

Approx. - SIZE 6/8 (wide shoulders best!)
(check measurements above)
AUTHENTIC - JOAN COLLINS Worn on TV Show "DYNASTY"
[ORDER ITEM - #9929]
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 #9929 - c. 1984 NOLAN MILLER COUTURE Wedding Gown and Hat Worn by JOAN COLLINS on TV Show Phenomenon "DYNASTY" For her Wedding to Dex Dexter!  Yes, this is THE gown along with the matching lily-of-the-valley covered hat and original wide stiff belt worn on Dynasty for the wedding of Alexis Carrington (Joan Collins) to Dex Dexter (Michael Nadar).  I believe this is a "one-of-a-kind", no others created.  You know sometimes there are multiples of costumes for movies, but rarely for TV shows. This comes with COA from the Nolan Miller Auction of a few years ago. There is also an original clipping from "Star" Magazine dated Nov. 1984 which reads:  "Insiders say Joan Collins has never looked more radiant than in this oyster-colored satin wedding gown designed just for her...".   So imagine what your friends will say about you! :)  OR certainly this is a great collectors piece or museum gown for any TV show memorabilia display.  The gown is a silk satin in glorious ice shade (not blue, more oyster) with slighly puffed shoulders, long sleeves, zip back and wide "v" stiffened belt to accentuate the waist.  Doesn't include the diamond clips - sorry! :)  The condition of all the pieces is Quite Good, not perfect.  The veil surrounding the hat is torn up, so would need to be replaced or removed or just tied up.  There are spots at the hemline of the gown (see photo) and one teeny-tiny spot at front under belt which is really a pinhole which is likely where Joan pinpricked the gown with the bouquet (see photo). I keep questioning whether there is some dustiness on shoulders from storage.  Hardly worth a mention. Measures: 36" bust, 27" waist, 56" long from shoulder to hem in front, 60" long in back. I read that Joan Collins is 5'6", so perhaps that will help.  So if you've always wanted to get married in your classic 1980's wedding......  or TV themed wedding.... well you just can NOT get anymore classic than this!!   NEW LISTING! Also Listed in Memorabilia Category.

$ 2,450.

Approx. - SIZE 6
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #9932]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #9932 - c. 1950's Ecru All Lace Trained Wedding Gown! This gown comes with a small photo of the original bride whose name can be supplied to the buyer if you wish.   For those of you who are superstitious, this gown has wonderful "karma".   The bride is still happily married after 50+ years and has a wonderful family!  Not to mention a damn good-looking groom! :)  What more can you ask! "A Maurer Original" considered by a vintage bridal website to be one of the finest makers of the era. From the look of this dress, I would certainly imagine that to be true!  All lace gown with modified boatneck over sweetheart neckline, long pointed sleeves with buttons, slightly drop "v" waist for that slight "renaissance" look. Very full skirt with double flounce hemline everywhere but at front (to give a hint of impression of an overskirt). Fully buttoned back with 33 self-covered buttons (get a patient bridesmaid!).  The skirt has extra lace detail at mid back down to train.  Lovely.  Two underlayers - one tulle, one rayon. The gown isn't perfect, but certainly very wearable as is.  There are a few extremely minor small darkening spots on hemline (see photo) and minor unraveling at hemline (hardly an issue).  Really the only issue is one underarm has slight darkening (see photo)... only an issue if you plan to hail a cab in the middle of your ceremony.  Wear with hoop or not (The original bride wore with a hoop, but I show just with some petticoats which aren't included. BUT I DO have the three snap hoop rings which will come with the gown - they need anchoring in a petticoat). Also comes with the original pearl headpiece and short veil (however, the pearls have badly discolored, so should just be used for template if you wish). Measures:  34/35" bust, 24/25" waist, 45" long from natural waist to hem in front, 60" in back.  The gown was professionally heirloomed for all these years and will need an airing out.  I've put the gown "on hold" to wait for a few warm days so I can give this gown the airing out it needs.  I just hope when I do that, that some fairy princess doesn't come along, spot the gown and with the help of her woodland friends carry the dress off!  It's perfect for her... but meant for you! :)   NEW LISTING!

$ 425.   ON HOLD

Approx. - SIZE 2/4
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #4732]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4732 - c. 1891/92 2-piece Silk Crepe and China Silk Wedding Gown! Direct to you from a museum deaccession - still has the typed collection tag attached.   So if you want items good enough for a museum...... but don't think you are capable of a museum heist, best to shop on my website!  :)  Lovely thin silk crepe 2-piece gown with draping at bodice and skirt.   Hooks and eyes under the bodice draping.  The slightly puffy sleeves are actually different material of just a china silk.  NICE LOOK! Cotton lined so it's still in great condition with just a few minor issues.  Needs some hooks/eyes at collar and waist.  There is one small spot on back that can be tacked to be hidden in the folds. The crepe needs tacking down at the collar (it's pulled away from the lining).  There are a few spots on the silk ribbons (replace or cover), and one small rip at the skirt side (caught on something... not due to deterioration). I'm being picky.  The gown is really strong and in amazing condition for this age!  This gown will actually fit a human today if you are small enough (in other words, the 12" back measurement is acceptable - not that ultra narrow antique back width - it fits my back.  Measures: 31" bust, 25" underbust, 24/25" waist, 40" long from waist to hem in front, 46" long in back (perhaps).  I say "perhaps" because someone let out the hem at back to make a bit of a train.  You could hem back up for no train - and you might want to because there is a dirt line at that hemline (see photos).  Oh, I added the silk purple flowers at the waist... they don't come with it.  I just thought it looked nice.  Museum tag reads:  Mary Gardner. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Section. 

$ 465.

Approx. - SIZE 0
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #9914]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #9914 - c. 1980's AURELIE MARCIANO, Paris Pastel Beaded Silk Satin Fantasy Wedding Gown or Ballgown! The most incredible white silk satin ballgown delicately covered in pink, light blue, gold, copper, white, silver and clear sead beads in a floral vine design.  Fantasy gown shape with flattering "v" dropped waistline, large puffed sleeves, "v" neckline, and openfront skirt.  Think Cinderella's ballgown, or a Princess Renaissance gown ... or Glinda's Wizard of Oz gown!  All you need is a tall crowned hat and wand!  This is NOT a cheap knock-off of a gown.  In order to confirm that to you, I did a Google search for Aurelie Marciano, Paris.  What popped up is a bit of an interesting fashion history lesson.  Seems when Vera Wang was looking for a new career in 1990, she opened a bridal salon carrying the best of the best of wedding gowns.  The high-class salon carried her own designs as well as special gowns by other top designers such as Carolina Herrera, Victor Edelstein, Scaasi and Aurelie Marciano!  In a New York Times article from Sept 5, 1990, it reads: "Many dresses in the salon are highly ornamental.... The idea is to have merchandise you can't find elsewhere.  One of Victor Edelstein's designs is an off-the shoulder column of peau-de-soie with a bouffant overskirt ($27,500).  A more typical wedding dress is a full-skirted Marciano design of tissue-thin white damask with flowers and beadwork covering the bodice for $11,000.  Again these are 1990 prices!!!  With inflation... likely well over $25,000 for a Marciano gown with this much beading!!!!  Excellent condition with only one flaw... a spot on one shoulder puff (see photos).  You can try to see if a cleaner can get it out, or pinch a little of the puff and tack so it disappears, or cover with a bead or two or bow.  Otherwise, the gown is near Mint condition with even all the beading intact!  Shown with an extra crinoline under (doesn't come with it).  Back zipper. I doubt you will ever find another gown that even comes close if this is the style you are seeking. Measures: 36" bust, up to 29" waist, 57" long from shoulder to hem with extra 3" under hem. NEW LISTING! Also listed in the 1930-Today Category.

$ 4,750.

Approx. - SIZE 8/10
(check measurements above)

[ORDER ITEM - #6323]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #6323 - c. 1930's White Trained Cotton Lace Wedding Gown with White Slip! I don't know if you've tried to find 1930's lace wedding gowns in good condition, but let me tell you... it ain't easy! The reason is that most of the 30's laces have dried out over time and they are brittle - so they tear easily... or they are already in shreds.  But luckily, this lace wedding gown is in Excellent condition... mainly because it was made of cotton lace, so it's very wearable!  It comes with a white shiny slip (which may not be original... just seems a bit short, but looks fine under).   I show the gown with the collar flipped up or down.. wear as you like.  The up position gives the gown a bit of a medieval look.  The gown buttons up the back, snaps up side and fans out at the train.  No other do-dad's or embellishments.  It's just simply beautiful.  Get creative and wear with nude or sexy white slip under for the wedding ceremony, and then switch to a colored slip (if you dare) for your reception! What d'ya think?  Measures: 54" long from shoulder to hem in front, 74" long in back. Hard to measure the rest as it's a bias cut, but if you tell me your measurements, I can let you know it if will fit.  I'd suggest best for a short gal probably size 2-6.    NEW LISTING!

$ 985.

Approx. - SIZE 2-6 short
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[ORDER ITEM - #6078]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #6078 - c. 1981 ALBERT CAPRARO COUTURE Dusty Pink Silk Trained Ballgown or Wedding Gown!  On July 29, 1981 Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles with the whole world watching on TV.  The gown she wore,  designed by Emmanuel, became an instant sensation.  No surprise that similar gowns with huge puffy sleeves became all the rage. Albert Capraro was a top designer of the 1970's and 1980's first designing for Oscar de la Renta starting in 1966, and starting his own label in 1974.  His claim to fame was designing for first lady Betty Ford. This gown is (in my opinion) much more beautiful than Diana's wedding gown and the couture label means it would have been designed specifically for a private client. De-accessioned from a museum! An exceptional dusty pink silk taffeta, adorned with huge matching silk roses and bows at shoulders and cuffs (they are all easily removable if you wish).  The bodice is low cut and fully ruched, and the skirt is massive. In a news article of 1975, Capraro is lumped in with Bill Blass - whose couture gowns sold for as high as $5,000 at the time! Diana's gown was said to cost 9,000 UK pounds, likely close to $15,000 back then!  OK.. back to this gown.  Metal zipper at back. Measures: 32/33" bust, 25/26" waist, 57" long from shoulder to hem in front, 74" long in back, 285" hemline!  Excellent condition with just one small spot at back of train (see photos) which can be covered or train shortened.  Looks amazing on!  Just fits me... tightly fitting my 33" C/D cup with great cleavage and 26" waist! One of the BEST! True COUTURE which would cost tens of thousands of dollars today! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930-Today Section.

$ 2,495.

Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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[ORDER ITEM - #6155]
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#6155 - c. 1904 White Dotted Net Lace Lawn Dress! Lovely one-piece white cotton dotted net and lace lawn pigeon front dress with great ruffled lace yoke. Shown over a white petticoat and pink sash that don't come with the dress.  Dress has a sheer gauze cotton lining to make it a bit less sheer, but will still need a slip under and a belt/sash.  Go white, go nude, go colored... change the look as you wish! Excellent condition.. you'll see a few net breaks here and there only if you look for them, but 10 seconds each with a needle and white thread and they will disappear. Still strong, very wearable. And beautiful! Damn... fits me like a dream!! Measures: 33" bust (up to D cup is fine),  25.5" waist, 55" long from shoulder to hem. Hooks and eyes and button at back (extremely minor rusting at hooks INSIDE hardly worth mentioning - so why am I??).  Great on me at 5'2".  The only thing I guess I would mention for you perfectionists, was only discovered when I tried it on.  Seems perhaps someone realigned the skirt with the bodice and it's just slightly off.  Again, 10 seconds by a seamstress to re-gather in the right place and re-sew.  So easy I could do it!  And I can barely sew on a button.  I just don't have a sewing machine, so... I will leave it to you.   Still very wearable as is if you don't care.  NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Section.

$ 745.

Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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[ORDER ITEM - #2624]
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#2624 - c. 1910 FOLLER Gowns, Baltimore Ecru Silk Satin Trained Wedding Gown With Silk Fringe - With or Without Beaded Fringe Applique! OK... here's what I've gone and done.  I found this elegant ecru silk satin Edwardian wedding gown with terrific handmade lace yoke and neck, dramatic fringed lace panels at bustline, and silk fringe all over the edges of the gown front and back! So for those of you who love Armani, you will love the gown alone.  However, for those of you (like me) who can't resist a little "Bob Mackie flash"... I pinned on a silver beaded ornamental piece with beaded fringe (!) that echoes the fringe on the dress.  This piece just looks so great on this gown, I just had to offer it with the gown.  So... your choice.. with or without (priced separately). So let's start with just the gown. Please look at the close-up photos to see the detailing!  It's subtle, but great! The gown is in Excellent condition on the exterior! The only thing I could find wrong was a small water stain on the hemline.  However, just like most Edwardian gowns, the lining is shredding and will need to be replaced if you want to wear.  Though it would take a pretty small gal to wear!  The gown measures: 31" bust, 23" empire waist, 13" across back, 13" neck, 57" long in front from shoulder to hem, 67" long in back. Note: the mannequin is 32.5" bust and it fits her just... but she has a tendency not to breathe or move, so you probably want to be a bit smaller.  NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Section.

$ 1,175. Gown Alone
$ 1,275. Gown with Beaded Piece

Approx. - SIZE 0
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[ORDER ITEM - #4563]
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#4563 - c. 1990's White Trained Wedding Gown with Floral Shoulders and Tulip Sash! I wish I could tell you exactly what the material is, but it's probably a blend and I'm not that savvy.  Not ultra expensive, but not horribly cheap.  Somewhere in the middle range.  Feels silky and flows nicely.  But well above average in styling for those of you who don't want all the frilliness but still want a "princess" gown.  Just like Goldilocks... this one is "just right"!  Flattering underbust detailing and wonderful pearl center flowers cover the straps and mid back.  The low "u" back gives you exactly what you want walking down the aisle. There are "tulip" shaped tails at the back and short train.  Excellent condition. Measures:  36" bust, 32" underbust, waist and hips free, 60" long from shoulder to hem in front, 75" long in back. NEW LISTING!

$ 395.

Approx. - SIZE 6/8
(check measurements above)
New York City Ballet Worn Costumes!
[ORDER ITEM - #3962]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #3962 - c. 1990's NOLAN MILLER COUTURE Designed Costume for the New York City Ballet Production of  "Swan Lake"!  Young Ballet Dancer Junior Size Dress! FOR THE FLOWER GIRL?  I bought the collection of FOUR of these dresses!  All the same!  Would have been worn by the junior dancers on the New York City stage!  I have previously sold the Black Swan gown from this production, as well as a Nolan Miller's "Sleeping Beauty" Gown.   For not much more than the cheap knock-off dresses... Why not go "top-of-the-line" couture for your daughter's dress-up or for your community production!  Fabulously beaded bodice on nude lining with full multi-layered white tulle skirt (no lining under skirt).  Zips up the back. Excellent condition with just some beads are missing from the elaborately beaded bodice, but they aren't critical and you can certainly add some beads if you want perfection. Two of the costumes have the Nolan Miller Couture label, two do not.  All have Nolan Miller tags attached. One has the name "Rebecca" written inside. NEW LISTING!   Measurements are:
Dress #1 -  SOLD
Dress #2 -  SOLD
Dress #3  - SOLD
Dress #4  - 26" bust, 23" waist, 40" long

$ 195.  EACH  (Three SOLD/ One available)

Approx. - SIZES - Young Juniors!
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[ORDER ITEM - #4562]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4562 - c. 2000 White Trained Wedding Gown with Lattice Lacework Embroidery with Pearls! Fully beaded bodice and hemline  of a lovely embroidered lattice lacework scattered with tiny faux pearls. Flattering shape for just about any body.  Low "u" neckline and love "v" at back. The latticework detailing is wonderful for a summer wedding!!! Especially under a trellis! I get so excited about planning the wedding decor around the dress. I should have been a wedding planner.... except I don't like food much, so the menus might consist of Pigs in a Blanket and Cheetos. The material is probably some kind of acetate. Has a wonderful look to it. The gown is in Excellent condition... just as you might find in a bridal shop! Measures: 36/37" bust, up to 29" waist, 62" long from shoulder to hem in front, 86" long in back.  Great price for an amazing gown!!!   NEW LISTING!

$ 495.

Approx. - SIZE 8
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Original Whitney Houston Gown!
[ORDER ITEM - #4907]
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 #4907 - Original WHITNEY HOUSTON's White Jersey Gown with Sequin Bodice with Matching Coat with Sequined Cuffs! Direct from the Court Ordered Whitney Houston Auction in New Jersey!  How would you like to walk down the aisle in Whitney Houston's gown?  I figure this would make a wonderful wedding gown! It's a wonderfully white, simply elegant gown with a totally sequined bodice giving it just the right amount of flash.  Wear with or without the matching coat.  NOTE:  This gown doesn't look like it was ever worn, nor finished. There is no hem yet, it's just cut.  And the straps are just straight pinned on and not yet cut to size.  But that's the good news... as it keeps this very white gown...very white! Excellent condition with just one hint of very light smudge near the bottom of the gown. but unless you are a giant, you will be hemming this up! It's a wild 70" long from shoulder to end!!!  It's also much larger than most of her gowns, so perhaps they were planning to tailor it, but never got around to it.  Measures:  38" bust, up to 45" hips. Coat is 45" long from shoulder to hem. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the Whitney Houston Special Category.

$ 1,395.

Approx. - SIZE: 12
(check your measurements to confirm fit)

[ORDER ITEM - #4002]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4002 - c. 1940's Crown Shaped Wax Wedding Headpiece! This is an item you will rarely find at all,  let alone find in such nice condition!  Many headpieces of this type were improperly stored and suffered from the heat of the attic.  This gorgeous floral ring looks like a crown when set on top of the head.  It has a stem of 3 wax flowers with a pearlized "bud" at the tip. Generally a veil was attached to your hair and this ring was placed on top. The strong ring itself measures 5.5" in circumference, the flower stems are about 2.5" high, and there are 23 of them which create the floral crown.  There may be a petal missing but it is mainly all intact an Excellent.  The color is an antique white with a pearlized finish.  It will look a lot better on you as you probably don't have plastic molded hair!

$ 465.


[ORDER ITEM - #4576]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4576 - c. 1931/32 MAISON DOUCET, 57, Knightsbridge, SWI  Beige Lace Gown with Matching Jacket! OK... This could be listed in either the pre-1930 or post-1930 categories, so I will list it in both... as well as wedding, since it would work beautifully for just about anyone!  I wish I could give you history on the London Doucet label, but I find nothing in my research... so I will have to assume it was an authorized London outpost of the most prestigious Parisian Maison Doucet of Jacques Doucet, one of the greatest designers of the late 19th, early 20th centuries. However, Jacques Doucet died in 1929, and his Parisian house was merged with Doeuillet soon after. So.... it's very possible this was a VERY short-lived, Rare London label!!!  Beige lace slender, bias ruffled skirted, sleeveless. 'U' neck gown with high draped bateau back neckline with china silk underlay.  The matching short lace jacket has lovely tiered bell sleeves and no closures.  I added the ribbon and flowers at waist for show... doesn't come with any. Measures: 34-36" bust, up to 31" waist, up to 40" hips, 56" long from shoulder to hem. Side snaps. NOTE:  The nude china silk lining is still attached but is quite fragile (torn at seams, and large stain at hemline), so you will want to remove and wear your own slip under. No big deal.  Many of these antique lace gowns have lost there linings long ago!  At least you have an excellent pattern if you want to remake a new one.  OR.... go naked under!  Woo-woo! Now THAT will make an interesting entrance! :)  Other than lining, Excellent condition with just one small light spot found in skirt.  This is ONE gorgeous piece on!!! And as you know... ANY couture labeled gowns from the 1930s (the depression era) are VERY rare!!!  Also listed in the 1850-1920s and 1930-Today sections.

$ 1,885.

Approx. - SIZE 6, perhaps 8
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[ORDER ITEM - #4318]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #4318 - c. 1990's PETER LANGNER, Italy "Renaissance" Off-White Faux Fur Bodice with ABS Satin Skirt! The Original $1,600 Price of Bodice still attached! A quick Google search will give you all the information you need to know about Peter Langer. He's called a "couture master"(!) ... specializing in wedding and evening! is called "a couture master". Although the name of this style on the tag reads "Vilmorin", I think I would have called it "Gunievere" or "Queen Elizabeth I" as it definitely has that medieval or renaissance look! Great for your theme wedding (I added some necklaces to make a statement)! I paired the expensive bodice with a simple ABS Evening Essentials by Allen Schwartz long satin skirt. The skirt is just being thrown it as it matches up so well... but it's up to you if you want it, or find your own skirt, or add lots of petticoats under for a fuller look, or (I'm always full of idea) use this skirt as a base and add decorations or lace over. Excellent condition. Bodice measures: 33/34" bust, 25" waist, and has 25 buttons up back. Silk lined. Tight sleeves (so thin arms, please!). Skirt measures: 28" waist skirt, 45.5" long.

$ 685.

Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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[ORDER ITEM - #3197]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #3197 - c. late 1920's White Acetate (?) Satin Party Dress! Camille Dreyfus introduced modern fiber merchandising to major department stores in 1925. That same year, Celanese Acetate was introduced as "Artificial Silk". At that time, Celanese acetate fabrics were being sold in silk constructions such as taffeta, satin, voile and crepe. Over the years, celanese acetate became highly sought-after for high fashion design. So, if I am correct, and this is an acetate satin... then this dress was "ahead of it's time" and very "fashion forward"! Side snaps. Very good condition, but not perfect. There are no important stains or spots to mention (though white is rarely perfect), however someone had pinned a large corsage or something on one shoulder to upper bust, so there are pinholes and satin brusing there. There was likely another corsage pinned just above the waist/belt on the same side so more pinholes/slight satin smush. Great creative to cover, and the rest of the dress is nearly perfect. Measures: 35" bust, up to 31" waist with 31.5" belt, up to 38" hips, 51"ish long from shoulder to hem - uneven hem, so this measurement is approximate. Comes with original rhinestone buckle satin belt. Also listed in the 1850-1920s section.

$ 275.

Approx. - SIZE 10
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[ORDER ITEM - #954]
Click on image for additional photos!		 #954 - c. late 1800's Men's White on White Double Breasted Vest! Excellent condition and ready for your man... now if your man is football player with a 23" neck, or really any normal sized 21st century guy... you'll have to pass on this piece. However, if you lucked out and got yourself a cute little Doug Flutie-type guy (amazing that he's a football player too!!), then you can check out this great double breasted jacquard fine cotton vest. I'd call it a size 38 S/R (I'll doublecheck that for you with my 40R man if you need me to). If you want the perfect gift for a guy who doesn't mind dressing in period garb...give him that classy white look... with a great pair of while linen pants and boater! Sexy!! Also seen in the 1850-1920s section.

$ 165.

Approx. - SIZE 38 S/R
Original Whitney Houston Dress!
SOLD on LAYAWAY

 #4902 - Original WHITNEY HOUSTON's White Stretch Fringe and Silver Beaded Dress!  Yeah, I know, you aren't supposed to have favorites when it comes to your "children", but I have to confess a particular fondness for the silver bustier and this wonderfully white  stretch "flapper" dress.  It's just a basic body-hugging tank dress, but over the skirt are two layers of white fringe, covered with silver plastic beaded fringes dangling from a beaded decorative trim below hips.  At the shoulders are matching diamond beaded appliques and four rows of silver beads to tease over the breasts in front... and to entice those behind you! Looks incredible on!  Wearable for a 20s wedding or costume party, but also wearable as the greatest information wedding dress you will find!  This fits me very well at 33"/34" C bust and fits the mannequin at 35" bust and will likely go to 36" bust, 36" hips best I think, 41" long from shoulder to hem.  These stretch garments are HARD to measure!!  Sparkly with and sassy fringe as you move!  Near Mint condition! Also Listed in the Whitney and 1930-Today Categories.

$ 1,295. SOLD on LAYAWAY

SIZE: 2 through 6/8
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SOLD		 #6136 - c. 2006 MARCHESA NOTTE Off-White Silk Chiffon Gown Trimmed in Silver Sequins and Beads!  As Worn on the Red Carpet By "Desperate Housewives"' Felicity Huffman When Winning her Golden Globe for "Transamerica".   This was a great find, eh?  This is not the actual Marchesa gown worn by Felicity.... this is the "off-the-rack" gown also by Marchesa.  Many gowns from the Notte line feature the same draping and empire waist accents as the couture line, but for thousands less! This designer label is a favorite of Jennifer Lopez as well. And yes... I found a duplicate of hers as well!!  One of my all-time favorite red carpet gowns!  This creamy off-white Greek goddess style has a criss-crossed gathered bodice with u-shaped silver beading that crosses at an empire band. There is an ethereal pleated panel that runs down the front center length of the dress and a slight "v" train for red carpet elegance (without having too much train for others to trounce upon). Even Hollywood's hottest stylist, Phillip Bloch, said of this gown: "I absolutely loved Felicity Huffman.  She looked gorgeous in her white, Grecian-inspired Marchesa gown".  Would make a fabulous wedding gown! And for those "in the know", they will gasp if they remember Felicity in it! Excellent condition with tags... never worn, but there are tiny snags near the bottom and the hem is a bit shopworn, so for the bride a dry-cleaning is in order for perfection. Marked size 12, but it isn't.. likely why it didn't sell!! Lucky you! Measures: 36" bust, up to 34" upper waist, 57" long from shoulder to hem.

$ 785. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6/8
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SOLD		 #9896 - c. 1964 PHILLIPA, Boston, New York 4-piece Wedding Ensemble - Cream Silk Crepe Gown with Detachable Overskirt Train, Extra Belt and Original Chantilly Lace Veil on Headband! For those of you who can't handle all the lacy, frilly, beaded wedding gowns and prefer simplicity I found you this original 1960's ensemble. Made famous by Givenchy and Audrey Hepburn in "Roman Holiday", a gown with an overskirt!  For the reception comes the slightly trained gown of plain silk with wide neckline and 1/2 sleeves (to be worn with or without gloves!). To be worn with or without the separate wide satin waistband as you wish.  Now for the wedding ceremony, you add the belted trained gathered overskirt and the original matching color Chantilly lace wedding veil on a satin headband.  Just a fabulous set.  You will need to be tiny for this though... very small size.  The only issues are a few streaks of dirt near hem at back (see photos) and just ever so slight dusty line a hem of overskirt (from the ground one supposes) and at very edge of neckline.  The dustiness is extremely minor!!  With just spot cleaning it's nearly perfect. Also, the lace veil is slightly dry and I found about 6 tiny horizontal tears at upper back, but only on close inspection will you find them. Measures: 31/32" bust, 24" waist, 58" long dress shoulder to hem in front, 62" long in back.  58" long overskirt from waist to hem.  10" gathered train at waist back. Metal zipper at back.   VERY similar to gown on the cover of Modern Bride Magazine from Winter 1964. Check it out!  http://www.paperpursuits.com/magazine_detail.cfm?catid=36&subcatid=84&pid=3540 

$ 545. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 0
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SOLD		 #6228 - c. 1912 White Battenburg Trained Lace Wedding Gown! Once again, if you want a Edwardian wedding gown, don't hesitate!  This is in NEAR MINT condition!!!  Bright white cotton Battenburg lace in a fabulous empire waist shape (so flattering!).  The lace is just perfect... fabulous design!!  I could go on and on but what for?  YOU know what you are seeing!  The gown was a bit small for my 35" hard-busted mannequin, but you can figure out how it would look fully hooked up the back.  If you don't have enough of an imagination for that, you need to spend more time in your mediation class! :) Measures:  33/34" bust, 27" high waist, 63" long from shoulder to hem in front, 70" long in back.  The only this even to say at all on this gown is that you will need a slip under (any color will do - and you might even want to wear a pastel or nude slip for your wedding ceremony and then switch to a black or some other interestingly dramatic color for your reception!   Cool idea huh?? :)  The only other thing is that you will need a small hand to get this on, unless you open up the cuff.  I can't wear some bangle bracelets as my hand bones are just too wide. But I'm abnormal, so... if you aren't like me, you will be fine.  I had to pay a fortune to get this for you.  The prices for these gowns are going through the roof!  But you will never find one in better condition OR prettier! 

$ 2,800. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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SOLD		 #6074 - c. 1950's Ecru Battenburg Lace Dress! Sometime in the 1950's, some great dressmaker decided to use some old Edwardian Battenburg lace to create a perfectly wonderful A-line skirted, sleeveless dress.  Whoever designed it used the battenburg in an absolutely charming and flattering pattern. Take a look at the close-up photos.  The dress may have been worn for a second wedding (perhaps using a Grandmother's old battenburg wedding gown for the lace.  Certainly it would still make a great summer dress, or a second wedding dress as is....OR.. if you really love the dress, but want to wear a wedding gown... get your own dressmaker to design a new underdress - so this actually becomes a long battenberg tunic!  Just think of the possibilities!!! Ooh... you could even wear the long underdress for the wedding and short one for the reception!  I'm getting so excited about it!  You could remove the current slightly more white rayon lining currently  peaking through the lace... and you could wear a pastel colored satin full-length slip under!  This dress is sublime no matter how you wear it.  Wear with a sash, or no sash.  Colored or ecru.  Metal zipper back. Excellent condition.  Measures:  38" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 41" hips, 47" long from shoulder to hem. 

$ 1,485. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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SOLD		 #4012 - c. 1910's Wax Wedding Headpiece! This lovely headdress is made of wax flowers ... each piece is wired on to the double ring. It will need a bit of creativity to figure out how to get it to stand up as you might want on the head... it's wobbly.  I'm sure the right hairdo would work wonders.  The lower ring may have been worn down on the forehead.  Rare to find any wax headpieces as many melted in the heat of the attics when stored over the years.  Many of the wedding dresses of the teens and 20s were adorned with wax flowers as well... quite a popular style of the time.

$ 145. SOLD

 

SOLD		 #3954 - c. 1980's NOLAN MILLER COUTURE White Lace "Flamenco" Wedding Gown! This gown was purchased directly from a Nolan Miller auction, including many of his one-of-a-kind gowns designed for the New York City Ballet. I can almost guarantee that this is also a one-of-a-kind with definite couture details, and I absolutely guarantee that it will amaze your guests!! Extreme padded bust enhances the cleavage (as any Hollywood designer gown should - and I'm assuming you DO know that Nolan Miller was the designer for all the incredible fashions on the 1980's TV's "Dynasty"). Very fitted white lace through the torso and then to the "oh my gosh" skirt and train!!! Double wired ruffles of dotted net and wired tulle start at high thigh and continue to cascade around to long trained back. Completely lined in nude jersey for that "semi risqué" look. Very padded 80s shoulders can be toned down if you wish by a tailor/dressmaker. Also... if you love the gown, but are a bit more modest.. you can wear a white satin skirt under so your legs don't show at front, but you still get the same effect. Measures: 35/36" bust (my 34C doesn't fill it out), 28" waist, up to 36" hips (with easy 2" additional to enlarge), 105" long from shoulder to hem in back. Back zipper. Cuff zippers. Excellent condition with just extreme minor lace breaks and one edge needs to be sewed back on to hem.

$ 1,450. SOLD

Approx. - Size 6/8 (busty)
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SOLD		 #6062 - c. 1930's Bias Off-White Cotton Lace Halter Gown with Attached Slip, Original Belt and Matching Jacket! One of the prettier 1930's white lace gowns!  Many look alike with few special details... but this gown has the fabulous ruffle around the halter neckline and the sexy "T" strap back.  Comes with the original lace belt.  The rhinestone clip came to me with the gown, so what the heck... it will stay with the gown (unless you don't want it).  The puff sleeve, peplum jacket has tons of tiny buttons to close... so don't wear it for a quick change! I have this gown listed in the wedding section as well, but certainly it can be worn for any occasion.  The gown, belt and jacket are in Excellent condition.  Measures: 33/34" bust (just fits on the 35" bust mannequin), 28/29" waist, up to 37" hips, 60" long from shoulder to hem. 

$ 985. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6
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SOLD		 #4451 - c. 1908 White Irish Crochet High-Necked Gown! Amazingly Tall!!! So rare to find an amazon woman from this era! However, this gown is an incredible 66" long from shoulder to hem in front, and 72" long in back! Now... just to make a point.. I'm only 62" tall ... including my head! :) Back closes with tiny crochet buttons. Desirable high neck. Princess shape and vertical lines in the design... sweeping out to a short train with lovely swag decorative motif all around bottom. Detailing at mid upper arm, and crochet drops at mid-bust. All you need is a slip under! Measures: 34-38" bust, up to 29" waist, up to 34-42" hips (though the wider hips will make this shorter). Excellent, near mint condition .. nearly as new! I see a couple leg breaks in one sleeve, but that's it! Easy to fix with a few stitches.

$ 2,750. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6/8, perhaps 10
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SOLD		 #5566 - c. 1980's BILL BLASS Candlelight Off-White Silk and Satin Ballgown! I bought this for Myself! So what the heck is it doing on my website? I don't know. In a moment of weakness, I photographed it. And then it just looked so beautiful on the mannequin, I had to put it up for you! I also realized that I have another white ballgown that is very similar in my closet already... and since I spend most of my time at home, it seemed unlikely I would need two! But this is my dream gown. So Princess-like. Would make a fabulous wedding gown as well as gown for Black and White Gala or Masked Ball. A gorgeous candlewhite off-white color of a tissue-like silk, two-layered skirt for fullness. Off-the-shoulders and low neckline for amazing cleavage and wonderful shoulders!! Very sexy and sweet at the same time!! Gown has dusty marks that will just mean that you will need to dryclean to be perfect, and the lining underarms is darkened and slightly worn....this creates a shadow underarms on the outside, but nearly impossible to see when on due to the construction of the off-shoulder sleeves. Back double zipper, boned bodice. Measures: 34" bust, 26.5-27" waist, 42" long from waist to hem.

$ 965. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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SOLD

#4594 - c. 1912 "Hauntingly" Beautiful Ivory Silk Satin Trained Wedding Gown! OK, I know this is going to sound silly to some of you, and I'm not usually "spiritual", but I put this gown on the dressform to take the photos, and saw this small light spot on the backdrop.  I figured it was coming from the open window, so closed the drapes and totally darkened the room, and still the light spot wouldn't go away! I had never seen it before (you will not see it in any other photos) and it went away within a few minutes after I ended photographing this gown.   SO.... if you believe... this dress is haunted by the original bride!!  Obviously it's a happy ghost as it felt like Tinkerbell in the room with me, and nothing unhappy or uncomfortable.  Just seemed like she wanted to say "hello". Perhaps it was Elise McKenna? or Rose Dawson of Titanic? Simple elegance! From the exterior, this gown is nearly perfect... other than the slightest soiling at the hem edge and on bodice lace.  Ivory silk satin with empire waist and Duchesse lace on bodice and short sleeves. The skirt has gathering near bottom with pretty dangles. So if you are looking for a "Titanic" or "Somewhere in Time" wedding gown, this is exactly what you need.  However, you will also need sewing skills or a dressmaker at your disposal since the interior skirt lining is totally shot.  It's still there so someone can make a pattern from it to sew back in. The bodice lining is fine. So... it should cost no more than $100 (probably less) to fix and then you have one heck of a gorgeous wearable gown!  Measures: 31/32" bust, 23" waist, 55" long from shoulder to hem in front, 69" long in back. 

$ 1,095. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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SOLD

 #4556 - c. early 1910's DEBENHAM & FREEBODY, London Museum Quality Ecru Satin Trained Wedding Gown with Lace, Wax Orange Blossoms and Original Veil! Wearable Size! Debenhams first appeared in London in 1813 as "Clark and Debenham", and later "Debenham Son and Freebody" in 1851, then "Debenham & Freebody" in 1863. Prospering throughout the 19th century, they opened their first department store in 1905. Debenham's still exists today with 106 stores across the UK, now mid-priced fashions. However... back in the early days.. this was by NO means a mid-priced fashion!! Exquisite in condition, materials, design and embellishments.... without a doubt the finest Edwardian wedding gown I have ever offered! (too bad I didn't press out the wrinkles.. but it will need pressing if you decide to wear it, and rather than steam it twice...) If you are planning an Edwardian wedding... look NO further!!!!! Your dream gown has appeared!! Near MINT condition!! I can't find anything wrong!! Comes with the original long net veil with wax blossom head wreath.. this is in good condition (has the normal holes in the netting, but not at all dry as many are!.). but it's the gown itself that is awesome! I'm not going to try to describe the design.. the many photos will speak for themselves. SO rare to have the original wax orange blossom decorations still in tact, not melted or missing! Measures: 34" bust, 29" empire waist, 60" long in front from shoulder to hem, 104" long in back. FINAL SALE ITEM to preserve near pristine condition!

$ 3,850. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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