2010s Monique Lhuillier Blue Beaded Dress
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mod 2010s Monique Lhuillier intricately beaded blue fitted dress. The beautiful all over beading on the blue makes the dress sparkle when worn.
2010s Monique Lhuillier Blue Beaded Dress
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mod 2010s Monique Lhuillier intricately beaded blue fitted dress. The beautiful all over beading on the blue makes the dress sparkle when worn.
2013 Julien Macdonald Runway Documented Electric Blue Beaded Dress
By Julien Macdonald
Located in London, GB
The long mesh sleeves are beaded on one side and the top back of the dress is formed of sheer mesh - making it appear as though the beadwork is attached to the wearer’s skin.
1970s Susan Small Blue Silk Linen Beaded Maxi Dress
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
This elegant vintage 1970s Susan Small maxi dress in a cobalt blue silk and linen mix is of superb quality and features some exquisite embellishment on the bodice, neckline and arms.
1950s Selfridges Midnight Blue Chiffon Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail dress in midnight blue chiffon has an exotic flavour.
Blue beaded backless evening dress Lace & Beads
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue beaded backless evening dress. Shell composition and lining: 100% polyester.
1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress
2014 Julien Macdonald Runway Blue Sequin Beaded Dress
By Julien Macdonald
Located in London, GB
In the sheerest places, panels are crafted from blue lace or mesh that has been beaded with rows of diamonds formed from glittering blue bugle beads and rhinestones.
1990s Bob Mackie Blue Beaded and Sequinned Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Bob Mackie long sheath dress and fully embellished in iridescent midnight blue sequins and bugle beads.
VALENTINO blue silk BUGLE BEADED CHIFFON TIE-NECK Dress S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino bugle-beaded tie-neck dress in blue and white chiffon (100%).
Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
The accompany belt is 66" x 2". The iridized beads are blue to purple.
1920S Sapphire Blue Beaded Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Sapphire Blue Beaded Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
1950S NICHOLAS UNGAR Light Blue Linen White & Red Beaded Embroidered Dress
By Nicholas Ungar
Located in New York, NY
1950S NICHOLAS UNGAR Light Blue Linen White & Red Beaded Embroidered Dress
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
00's Roberto Cavalli Blue Chiffon Beaded Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Roberto Cavalli gown in a blue chiffon silk heavily pleated in a Grecian manner, gathered in sections in the hip area. The intricate beading is done with clear gem like bea...
$2,421Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Gibb Blue Silk Beaded Dress, c. Early 1980s
By Bill Gibb
Located in Marlborough, GB
An exceptional dress by Bill Gibb (1943–1988); a Scottish designer who grew up on a farm in Aberdeenshire before moving to London where he studied at Saint Martins, as well as the Ro...
Vintage 1940's violet blue crepe silk beaded dress 1940s silk dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's violet blue crepe silk dress, embellished with royal blue glass bugle beads, in a trailing swirl pattern with leaf design details, is the perfect show st...
S/S 2001 Atelier Versace by Donatella Blue Beaded Strapless Mini Dress custom
By Atelier Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vibrant blue strapless mini dress from Atelier Versace’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Donatella Versace, is a rare couture piece.
Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Deco Inspired Ltd Production Beaded Evening Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford deco inspired hand beaded evening dress. Boasts rich beautiful cobalt blue bugle beads all hand sewn atop black silk organza extending down to skirt featuring open work fr...
Roberto Cavalli beaded dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - (Made in Italy) Long-sleeved beaded silk dress. Composition and size labels are missing; it fits a size 38FR. Condition: Very good condition Measurements: Shoulder width:...
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Sheer & Blue Deco Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Sheer & Blue Deco Beaded Cocktail Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford aqua blue beaded evening dress, ss 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford aqua blue beaded evening dress with plunging neckline, silk lining and black leather shoulder strap with Gucci stamped metal clasp.
Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress on a chiffon base.
Incredible 1990s Royal Blue Vintage Silk Beaded & Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 90s royal blue silk fully beaded and sequined fringed flapper style short sleeve dress!
$444Sale Price|82% Off
Escada Couture Dark Blue Choker Neck with Sequins/Beads Mermaid Silk Nightgown
By Escada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Escada Couture dark blue choker neck with silver sequins and black beads mermaid silk nightgown. The gown is longer at the back than the front. Very elegant and chic i...
Vintage 1950's Cobalt Blue Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Butterfly UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most eye-catching shade of cobalt blue satin, with contrasting black satin accents, and delicate black beadwork in the from of fluttering butterflies above black broc...
Roberto Cavalli “Mary J Blidge” Royal Blue Draped Jersey Beaded Dress Size 6
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Roberto Cavalli gown was designed specifically for Mary J Blige to wear at a concert in Italy and was produced in a very limited quantity for Cavalli boutiques in Italy. A very ...
1950S Navy Blue Silk Organza & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress With Beaded Ruffles
Located in New York, NY
Lined in rayon. 1950S Navy Blue Silk Organza & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress With Beaded Ruffles
Gianfranco Ferre Favorite Avant Garde Beaded Blue Evening Dress NEW
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianfranco Ferre's highly architectural avant garde creation, designed with an art deco influence, is truly unique and imaginative in an amazing innovative and structurally breathtak...
1990'S Cobalt Blue Poly/Lycra Jersey Ombré Sequin Beaded Fringe Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
The measurements listed are the dress at its smallest to the biggest it stretches to. 1990'S Cobalt Blue Poly/Lycra Jersey Ombré Sequin Beaded Fringe Cocktail Dress
1960s Julius Garfinckel Blue and Green Boucle Beaded Mink Fur Trim A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and chic vintage 60s JULIUS GARFINCKEL green and blue boucle beaded long sleeve A-Line dress! Soft boucle in vibrant blue and green.
Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1970s HOLLY'S HARP black and royal blue silk jersey heavily beaded disco meets flapper dress!
1990s Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Sequin Open Back Vintage 90s Dress Gatsby
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 90s royal blue silk chiffon beaded sequin long sleeve dress !
1960s Turquoise Scallop Pleated and Beaded Embellished Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
Here, ombré vines made from dark grey-blue beads and pale blue stitching encircle light blue iridescent beads and pearls - decadent detailing that makes this gown a stand-out piece f...
Gorgeous Vintage Judith Ann Navy Blue + Nude Silk Chiffon Beaded Dress + Jacket
By Judith Ann, Judith Ann Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Both pieces feature iridescent hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Dress has a nude gray lining to the knees.
Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 6 1990s Royal Blue Silk Sequin Beaded 90s Mini Dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage OLEG CASSINI royal blue silk long sleeve beaded mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins, beads, pearls and rhinestones throughout.
Flapper dress with back sequin, black beads, fringes and blue lining
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Flapper dress with back sequin, black beads, fringes and blue lining.
1960s French Couture Organza Dress with Embroidered and Beaded Bodice
Located in London, GB
Vibrant 1960s French couture turquoise silk-satin evening dress. Created from turquoise silk-satin, it has a sheer organza overlay, creating a luminous layered effect. The sleeveless...
Vintage 80s Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown Designer size 8 ( modern size will be smaller - pls. check measurements).
Navy blue evening dress with black lace, sequin and beads inset Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue evening dress with black lace, sequin and beads inset.
KIRSTY WARD white metallic tinsel blue wire bead embellished dress UK10 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
KIRSTY WARD white metallic tinsel blue wire bead embellished dress UK10 M Reference: CNLE/A00156 Brand: Kirsty Ward Material: Polyester Color: White, Blue Closure: Zip Extra Details:...
Fabrice Cobalt Blue Paisley Beaded Gown Ensemble, 1980s
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Haitian-American designer Fabrice Simon came an array of beaded gowns and dresses that adorned celebrities, socialites and heiresses in the 1980s. This gown is the shining examp...
1980S Bob Mackie Electric Blue Strapless Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Mini Cockta
Located in New York, NY
1980S Bob Mackie Electric Blue Strapless Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
$505Sale Price|20% Off
CAROLINA HERRERA Size 6 Blue Multi Color Wool Beaded Back Zip Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marked: 6 Measurements: Shoulder: 15 inches Bust: 34 inches Waist: 30 inches Hip: 36 inches Sleeve: 16.5 inches Length: 38 inches Sui Generis Reference: 135194 Categ...
Navy blue knit cocktail dress with beaded fringes embellishment Ritmo di Perla
By La Perla
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless Navy blue knit cocktail dress with beaded fringes embellishment.
Navy blue cocktail dress with beaded neckline and sleeves Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue cocktail dress with beaded neckline and sleeves.
NWT Donna Karan 90s Size 8 Navy Blue Beaded Handkerchief Hem One Shoulder Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brand new with tags dead stock DONNA KARAN 90s navy blue one shoulder handkerchief hem beaded dress !
1990S Sapphire Blue Beaded Silk Chantilly Lace Slinky Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Sapphire Blue Beaded Silk Chantilly Lace Slinky Gown
Mary McFadden Couture Size 6 Turquoise Dress S/S 1983 Beaded Sequin 1980s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
⸻ Mary McFadden Couture, 1983 Mary McFadden, turquoise pleated dress, beaded dress, sequin dress, beaded neckline dress, multicolor beaded dress, Marii pleating dress, jewel ton...
Navy Blue silk bustier dress with beads embroidered and bolero Mila Shon
By Mila Schon
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk bustier dress with beads embroidered and bolero
Beaded Charleston Flapper Dress from Art Deco French Period Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920 France Charleston Ball gown in turquoise silk muslin embroidered with silver tubular beads from the 1920s. Background in muslin embroidered with translucent silver and iri...
LES HABITUDES 90's Couture Vintage Grey/Blue Beaded Bridal Wedding Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's This ensemble is ELITE Grey/blue color, very very light toned, just a hint of ...
Gorgeous Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Navy Blue Chiffon One Shoulder Beaded Dress
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s PAUL LOUIS ORRIER navy blue silk chiffon one shoulder Grecian toga mini cocktail dress!
Navy blue crêpe beaded cocktail dress with silk chiffon sleeve Circa 1920's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue crêpe beaded cocktail dress with silk chiffon sleeve.
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
rare BALMAIN blue white tweed pearl bead embellished plunge mesh dress FR34 XS
By Balmain
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare BALMAIN blue white tweed pearl bead embellished plunge mesh dress FR34 XS Reference: YIKK/A00214 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Blue, ...
Tom Ford silk organza evening dress in a lattice of blue glass beads, ss 2013
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
▪ Evening dress comprising; skirt and top ▪ Constructed with black silk organza and a lattice of blue glass beads ▪ Skirt formed from pieced strips ▪ Matching bodice with sheer nec...
1960's Heavily Beaded Aqua Cocktail Dress Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress features heavy beading in an aqua hue with a drape accent of some of the beading. An absolutely stunning piece. There is a center back zipper. In excellen...
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar De La Renta F/W 2014 Blue Black Embroidered Beaded Corset Dress Gown US 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar De La Renta Indigo Blue Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer size - US 4 F/W 2014 Runway Collection Indigo Blue Silk Embroidery, White Pearl-like Beads, Silver-tone Metal...
Sleeveless wrapped and printed evening dress with bead work on waist André Laug
By André Laug
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless wrapped and printed evening dress with beaded work. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Snap to close it in the middle front. SHOW PROTOTYPE. SIZE XS
1970's Blue Jersey Gown with Beaded Applique Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a blue jersey with a beaded applique on the bust and sleeves. Features a draped design with a center back zipper closure, and hook & eyes at the sleeve end. ...
Beautiful 1960s Lord & Taylor Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Grecian Gown
By Lord & Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 60s vintage Lord & Taylor turquoise blue silk chiffon beaded and sequin encrusted gown! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins, crystals, rhinestones and beads around the neckline ...
1960's Jean Louis Green, Orange, Blue and Silver Color Block Beaded Shift Dress
By Jean Louis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Legendary Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis created this absolutely stunning 1960's hand beaded sac style dress. Panels of Kelly green, orange, midnight blue and silver beading ...
Early 1980s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Blue Beaded Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Paris, FR
PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Evening dress in electric blue viscose with thin straps whose bustier is entirely embroidered with faux pearls, green and electric blue sequins, and tubular copp...
Vintage 1960s Blue Linen Beaded Halter Dress W White Beads & Rhinestones
Located in Portland, OR
This is an incredible vintage Caribbean blue linen dress with a stunning beaded halter style collar with rhinestones.
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Size: See Description
Victoria Royal Vintage Beaded Blue Evening Dress / Gown With Silver Beads
By Victoria Royal
Located in Portland, OR
This truly stunning vintage late 1960's Victoria Royal evening gown is in a beautiful shade of blue and it is covered with shimmering silver beads.
Emilio Pucci Blue Op Art Beaded Jersey Short Sleeve Dress - 6
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Toronto, ON
Emilio Pucci Blue Op Art Beaded Jersey Short Sleeve Dress. Short sleeves, beaded v-neckline, invisible side zipper.
1950s Imperial Aqua Blue Sequin and Beaded Knit Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s "Imperial" Aqua blue knit wool dress featuring iridescent beading and sequin configured in an abstract floral pattern throughout the entire dress. The skirt has a slit that rea...
Naeem Khan Royal Blue Sequin Beaded Dress
By Naeem Khan
Located in Toronto, ON
This new, with tags $3990 Naeem Khan dress has incredible shine that cannot be captured by my camera. It is a sparkling, gorgeous piece, reminding us of the stars in the night sky! Y...
Unavailable
1960s Aqua Knit Beaded Mini Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Aqua Knit Beaded Mini Dress. Back zip closure.
1960s Italian Couture Light Blue Beadeds Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing tailored 1960s Italian cocktail dress is in a fabulous light blue silk fabric with amazing glass beaded, rhinestones and fringes.
Valentino 1940’s Inspired Sapphire Blue Beaded Jersey Dress
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A swirling feather motif is embroidered along the dress with silver metallic glass beads and blue sequins.
1960s baby blue lace and sequin beaded cocktail dress
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1950s chiffon floral autumn leaf printed day dress with thick straps and a ruffle neck, fitted bodice and a full pleated swing skirt to the knee Measurements taken f...
Unavailable
Fabrice Beaded Party Dress, 1980s
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail dress from Fabrice dates to the 1980's through early 1990's. It is made of blue fabric that features silver beadwork throughout front and back bodice and arms. Skirt is fu...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Pleated Blue Beaded Evening Dress with Sexy Back
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Pleated Blue Beaded Evening Dress with Sexy Back. There is an inner thong.
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Blue Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage 1980's Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress This is just so pretty, please use the zoom feature to see details. Size 6 Bust 32" Waist 27" Hips 45" Leng...
Blue Silk Beaded Suzy Perette Vintage Cape Dress W/ Removable Back Panel
By Suzy Perette
Located in Portland, OR
This is simply an incredible Suzy Perette late 1950's vintage dress in blue silk with a beaded belt, beaded buttons, and a removable back panel or cape that can be taken off to revea...
Modissa turquoise satin cocktail dress with bead embroideries
Located in Paris, FR
MODISSA – Lovely turquoise satin puffball shaped cocktail dress. It is embellished with a wide bow at bust and pearly beads and rhinestones embroideries representing branches. The de...
80s Black Beaded Dress with Red, Blue, Green & Yellow Bows
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Black Beaded Dress with Red, Blue, Green & Yellow Bows.
Judith Ann Creations Purple & Blue Beaded Sequin 2pc Dress with Bird Design
By Judith Ann Creations
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning beaded and sequin 2 piece dress from Judith Ann Creations.
Blue Galaxy FLORA KUNG Mock Wrap silk shirt dress with detachable bead belt NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Mock wrap Shirt-collar dress with A-line skirt and 3/4 sleeves. Original blue galaxy print from Flora Kung.
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Cocktail Dress - Size 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Stunning sleeveless Oscar de la Renta dress in jade green silk. This dress is new with tags / original retail price of $5690. Both embroidered and beaded, this dress has a back zip.
1950's ADELE SIMPSON Beaded floral silk cocktail dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautiful, 1950's ADELE SIMPSON, beaded floral silk cocktail dress. Impressionistic, painted floral artwork in tones of white, lavender, periwinkle, and turquoise printed onto sup...
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1960s Blue and turquoise heavily beaded gown
Located in New York, NY
This 1960s sleeveless beaded gown is in good condition for its age. The floral blue and turquoise beading is beautiful and it fits roughly a 2-4 but please check measurements for ex...
Oleg Cassini Midnight Blue Beaded & Sequined Gown
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a dramatic and stunning midnight blue, beaded and sequined floor length evening gown designed by Oleg Cassini. Oleg Cassini was most notably famous for being appointed Jacqu...
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Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Swarovski beaded Silk Gown Evening Dress - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture Green, Black Swarovski Beading Design on Waist, Silk Gown Evening Dress - Unworn, New. SIZE: equivalent to about Small / Medium, please review approx measure...
1960s Lillie Ruban Pastel Blue Beaded Silk Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lillie Ruban Pastel Blue Beaded Silk Gown. Pink, green, and blue sequins and silver glass beads embellish the silk organza bodice, which has slightly puffed sleeves and low sco...
1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Whitney Houston's actual Travilla dress was auctioned off at Julien’s for over $20,000.
Black Beaded Long Gown w. Silver, Black, & Blue Glass Beadwork
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an exquisite long black beaded, silk gown, fully lined, covered with glass beads of blue, silver, and black. The design depicts large flowers and leaves concentrated around t...
Archival 1971 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Beaded Blue Velvet Jumpsuit & Jacket
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite Pierre Balmain Haute-Couture dark blue silk-velvet jumpsuit ensemble dating back to his opulent 1971 collection. This iconic designer created a very sculptural quality whic...
1965 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Beaded Green Silk Chiffon Draped Caftan Gown
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular Pierre Cardin haute couture silk chiffon gown, in the prettiest emerald green color, dating back to their 1965 collection. In 1951 Cardin opened his own couture house and...
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.
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