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50's Hattie Carnegie Black Silk Faille Evening Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Francisco, CA
50's Hattie Carnegie black silk faille evening dress with embellishments.
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1950s American Evening Dresses

Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
By Miss Ruth, Boutique by Miss Ruth
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle
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1950s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1950s Ombre Evening Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Ombre Evening Dress. A stunning ombre silk chiffon evening dress beautifully draped bodice
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

50s Black Satin Evening Coat (Coat Only)
Located in San Francisco, CA
(Coat Only) 50s black satin cocktail sheath dress with a pleated shell bust comes with a matching
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

50s Black Silk Rose Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Silk Rose Dress
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1950s Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses

50s Navy Blue Lace Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Navy Blue Lace Dress. Sheer lace overdress with ruched front bodice. Original belt included
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1950s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

50s Ceil Chapman Aubergine Smocked Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Aubergine Smocked Dress. Front button and metal side zip closures. Belt included, unoriginal.
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

50s Black & White Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black & White Lace Cocktail Dress. The black lace is layered over white lace. Velvet trim on
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2006 Look #50 Versace Silk Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2006 Look #50 Versace Silk Gown Finished with tulle bodysuit IT Size 42 Airy, delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

50s Emma Domb Black Chiffon Tiered Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Emma Domb Black Chiffon Tiered Dress
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1950s Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses

50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress Chiffon Skirt.
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano Hi Fashion Sculptural Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and sophisticated constructed evening dress by John Galliano from his 2007 Collection, which
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

50s White Chiffon and Satin Party Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s White Chiffon and Satin Party Dress. Fully lined. Metal back zip. Some discoloration on lining
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Sarmi Black Lace Cocktail Dress-Sz 6 Circa 50's
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Sarmi Black Lace Cocktail Dress - Size 6 Circa 50's This dress is in excellent vintage
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

50s Black Lace Tiered Dress with Back Bow
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Lace Tiered Dress with Bow Back.
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress. Fully lined.
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

50s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress. Classic 1950s crepe wiggle dress with draped
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

50s Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress w/ Swallowtail Bow -
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s silk jacquard cocktail dress in black with a floral pattern: zips up the back with
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

50s Flocked Velvet Drop Waist Cocktail Dress - Inspiration
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s flocked Velvet Drop Waist Cocktail Dress. There is a lot of fading and wear on the velvet of
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

50s Howard Greer Black and White Cocktail Dress
By Howard Greer
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Howard Greer Black and White Cocktail Dress. White silk moire bodice, silk satin trim and bow
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

50s I Magnin Drop Waist Silk Taffeta Petal Sleeve Dress with Brooch
By I. Magnin
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s I Magnin Drop Waist Silk Taffeta Petal Sleeve Dress with Brooch
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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Located in San Diego, CA
What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets
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1950s Evening Gowns

Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best
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1950s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950's 50s Black Lace Nude Illusion Bombshell Wiggle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
The perfect little black dress! Tiny nipped waist, V-neckline, and nude illusion peek-a-boo lace
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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950s Bronze Gold Metallic Jacquard High Low Evening Dress With Bows
Located in Portland, OR
's or early 1960"s hi low evening dress is in a cream and bronze jacquard with gold metallic thread
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1950s German Evening Gowns

50s Magenta Rose Jacquard Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Magenta Rose Jacquard Gown. Metal back zip. Skirt lined in tulle.
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1950s Evening Gowns

1950s Fred Perlberg Size 0 XS White Blue Rhinestone Tulle Vintage 50s Gown Dress
By Fred Perlberg, Fred Perlberg Originals
Located in San Diego, CA
bodice. Hundreds of rhinestones really make this dress sparkle. Features layers of white tulle with blue
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1950s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950's 50s Black Ruched Jersey Bodice Party Dress with a Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched
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1950s American Evening Dresses

50s Iridescent Coral Organza Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s iridescent coral organza gown. Drop waist with floral bouquet detail.
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1950s Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Late '50s Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress w/ Shoes
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
An stunning Christian Dior Original from the late 1950s in two color coral and fuschia floral brocade. Features a wrap style blouson bodice and gathered full skirt. The belt is shape...
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Isaac Mizrahi Cotton & Satin Mixed Fabric Vintage Red Short Sleeve Evening Dress
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Isaac Mizrahi New York S/S 2005 dress has so many unique details! The dress is in a
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Chic Crepe Sleeveless Perfect Vintage 50s Little Black Sheath Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect late 1950s black crepe sleeveless dress! The perfect LBD that is an essential timeless
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Lipstick Red Demi Couture Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s vintage lipstick red DEMI COUTURE silk brocade dress! Floral brocade throughout with
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Norma Morgan Gold + Chartreuse Green + Bronze Silk Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s NORMA MORGAN yellow, chartreuse green, and bronze silk long dolman sleeve dress
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Black Chiffon Handkerchief Waterfall Panel Vintage 50s Dress
By Jay Herbert
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and classic 1950s demi couture handkerchief panel chiffon dress ! Features a flattering
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Blue Raffia Demi Couture Beautiful Vintage Crochet 50s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1950s blue raffia demi couture wiggle dress! Features hand crochet work with
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Autumnal 3 - D Checkered Plaid Pleated 50s Cotton Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s 'Autumnal' pleated cotton dress! Warm tones, in plaid, with three dimensional
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1950s Fred Perlberg Navy Blue + Ivory Rhinestone 50s Vintage Dress
By Fred Perlberg, Fred Perlberg Originals
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG navy blue and ivory lace rhinestone sleeveless dress! Features a
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1950s Fruit Print Blue + Green Vintage 50s Wool Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
50s starlet in this beauty! Perfect for any day or evening event. Great with wedges or flats for day
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vinchi Demi Couture Black Silk Hand Rolled Petal Evening Dress 1960s Hong Kong
By Vinchi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vinchi Demi Couture black silk hand rolled petal evening dress from the 1960s, Hong Kong. Hong Kong
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

1950s Nina Ricci Couture Brown + Black Medallion Print Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful mid-late 50s NINA RICCI Couture brown and black medallion print silk dress ! Feataures
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress
By Bullock Wilshire
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 50s Bullock's Wilshire demi couture black silk sequined tea length midi dress
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

James Galanos Early 50s Cocktail Dress in Wool and Silk Chiffon
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous very early example of James Galanos' fine work. Label style indicates it was made between '51 and '55. Very simple but extremely structured wool strapless bodice and volu...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Suzy Perette 1950s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Bombshell Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk shantung short sleeve bombshell dress! Features a tailored
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s demi couture avocado green silk brocade cap sleeve dress! Features a floral
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
black dress that is an easy go-to, and perfect for day or evening. In great condition. Approximately
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Anita Modes Black Demi Couture One Shoulder Rhinestone 50s Wiggle Dress
By ANITA MODES
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 1950s ANITA MODES black silk crepe one shoulder cocktail wiggle dress! Form
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Edith Flagg Large Size Black Silk Velvet Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Edith Flagg
Located in San Diego, CA
Bombshell early 50s EDITH FLAGG black silk velvet larger size wiggle dress! Edith Flagg was a
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Smashing 1950s Demi Couture navy blue raffia dress! Vibrant navy blue raffia with an attached silk
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Lord & Taylor Brown + Black Zebra Print Pique Cotton 50s Vintage Dress
By Lord & Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing mid 1950s LORD AND TAYLOR brown and black zebra animal print cut - out dress! Features a
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie For Neiman Marcus Important Cotton Plaid 50s Style Vintage Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Important Bob Mackie late 70s/early 80s dress! From the era of Mackie's 'hype,' this dress mirrors
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1950s Gold Bronze Silk Metallic Late 50s Vintage Wiggle Bombshell Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering late 1950s vintage silk metallic wiggle dress! Incredible amount of detail
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s Saks 5th Avenue Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Beige Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 50s SAKS 5th AVE. demi couture beige + taupe + ivory silk chiffon daisy print floral
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Lilli Diamond Ivory Off - White French Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Stunning 1950s Demi Couture Taupe + Terra Cotta Vintage 50s Strapless Lace Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture strapless lace dress in terra cotta and taupe. Features a fitted
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black and Red Silk Brocade Flower Print Off Shoulder Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 50s demi couture silk brocade black and red off-the-shoulder cocktail dress
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Suzy Perette Black Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Couture Vintage 50s Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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50s Evening Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 50s evening dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, blue and more. Finding the perfect 50s evening dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 18th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Norman Norell, Chanel and Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 50s Evening Dress?

Prices for a 50s evening dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $61 and can go as high as $675,000, while, on average they fetch $980.

Finding the Right evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 50s Evening Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.

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