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Title
D49512-67
Date(s)
- 1950-04-27 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Lila (Mrs. Alex) Candoo is trying on bridesmaids dresses because she will be the matron of honor at her sister's, Miss Colleen Pickert's, wedding June 6, 1950. Nylon was news in gowns in 1950 as in this style in lace and tulle. Lila is wearing a picture hat with a broad brim and no crown. Other possible gowns are hung on both sides of the three-way mirror. Ordered by the Tribune for a layout on wedding preparations. (TNT, 5/3/1950, p.40)
Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Journalism--Tacoma--1950-1960; Dresses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Hats--1950-1960; Mirrors; Candoo, Lila;