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Prairie Dress

1970s Floral Printed Chiffon Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s floral printed chiffon prairie dress featuring sheer full length bishop sleeves, ruffled
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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Robin's Egg Blue Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunnel Sax cotton voile calf length prairie dress in a robin's egg blue and beige calico
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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Denim and Crochet Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax cotton denim prairie dress featuring an off white crochet trim along the full
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1970s Day Dresses

1970s Gunn Sax Grey Blue Cotton Prairie Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunnel Sax overdid grey/blue cotton prairie dress with black lace trim throughout. The bishop
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1970s Day Dresses

GunneSax By Jessica Tulle Shoulder Angel Sleeve Calico Prairie Dress 1969
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
GunneSax by Jessica made in San Francisco, tulle shoulder angel sleeve calico prairie dress 1969
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Vintage Gina Fratini Pink and White Prairie Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage dress by Gina Fratini for Paula Lee. In a pink and white check with central back
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Yellow Vintage Flower Print Striped Long Sleeve 70s Boho Prairie Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s yellow flower and stripe printed long sleeve boho prairie jersey dress! Fitted bodice
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1969 Gunne Sax Eclectic Horseman Printed Cotton Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1960s (1969; Black label) Gunne Sax cotton prairie dress/cottage dress featuring an "Eclectic
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1960s Day Dresses

Original Civil War White Western Prairie Homesteader Shirtwaist Dress -XS, 1860s
Located in Tucson, AZ
petticoats—were still demanded. Long sleeve prairie dress with Peter Pan collar and caballero-style cuffs
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1860s American Princess Cut Dresses

1970s Floral Boho Prairie Corset Dress
Located in London, GB
swing in America. This is most likely a European equivalent, on account of the dress looking very alpine
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1960s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Gina Fratini Patchwork Boho Floral Print Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
A Gina Fratini 1970s boho luxe version of a prairie dress with two contrasting fabrics in a patch
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1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Rare Vintage Ralph Lauren 1980s High Neck Plaid Prairie Style Dress Size 8
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Portland, OR
This is a rare 1980's Ralph Lauren vintage plaid dress with a high neck and white buttons down the
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1980s American Day Dresses

Vintage cottagecore prairie cotton white red floral print halter backless dress
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful vintage dress most likely from the 1970's Cottagecore style maxi length dress in white
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1970s Maxi Dresses

Oscar de la Renta vintage puff sleeve prairie plisse wrap belted maxi dress robe
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Paris, FR
Oscar de la Renta swim vintage wrap dress in a combination of pastel toned lilac, pink and grey
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Late 20th Century American Day Dresses

Original Screen Worn Movie Dress Period 1800 Calico Prairie Lace Vintage Antique
Located in Berlin, BE
One of a kind rare collectors piece! The original dress worn on screen by actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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Early 18th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s/1970s Gunne Sax Lace Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax cream prairie/cottage dress featuring crochet lace paneling
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1960s Day Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Gunne Sax Rust colored floral printed prairie day dress made of a fine cotton voile. The full
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1970s Day Dresses

1900S Pink & Blue Floral Organic Cotton Lawn Boned Ruffled Top + Prairie Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1900S Pink & Blue Floral Organic Cotton Lawn Boned Ruffled Top + Prairie Skirt Ensemble
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Early 1900s Dress and Coat Ensembles

CHRISTIAN DIOR light blue linen 2018 LACE TRIM MAXI Dress 40 M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior prairie maxi dress in light blue linen (100%) with ivory Chambray
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2010s Casual Dresses

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1970S Halston Cream Silk Jersey Plunging Neckline Gown With Angora & Cashmere K
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
This gown has a modesty panel inside for options of wear. Beautifully hand finished and in near mint condition 1970S Halston Cream Silk Jersey Plunging Neckline Gown With Angora & Ca...
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1970s Formal Gowns

Bill Blass Vintage Metallic Gold & Blue Sequin + Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage blue satin cocktail dress with metallic gold sequin and beaded bodice by Bill Blass. PLEASE NOTE: There is some overall wear and slight loss of metallic finish to some of ...
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic 90s Chocolate Brown Jersey 1990s Sleeveless Top
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect late 90s MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic chocolate brown sleeveless rayon jersey top! Features a flattering ruched bodice that stretches to fit. Simple slips over the head. Can easil...
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1990s Italian Sleeveless Shirts

1970s White Cotton Eyelet Cottage Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s white cotton cottage dress with eyelet lace ruffles along an applied pinafore silhouette and up over the shoulders. The skirt has a wide layered ruffle hem and tiers of pleats....
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1970s Day Dresses

1920s Floral Printed Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Floral printed handmade day dress made of silk chiffon. The drop-waist silhouette accentuates the bias-cut flared skirt and the applied center panel that raises to the boat neckline....
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1920s Day Dresses

1930s Bias Silk & Lace Vintage Dress in Peach W Appliqués Butterfly Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous bias cut peach silk lace vintage 1930's dress has beautiful floral appliqués. This long gown has an empire waist, short butterfly flutter sleeves and it has a very flat...
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unworn Vintage Pink & Silver 1920's Style Silk Evening Dress w Beads & Sequins
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning vintage pink flapper style evening dress with silver, pink and sequins and silver bugle beads. We love that the pattern of the beading and sequins creates a sunbur...
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1980s Indian Evening Dresses

Deadstock Valentino Black Knit & Lace One Shoulder Top w Sash & Original Tags
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This unworn Valentino black one shoulder stretchy ribbed top is really incredible! The top comes with its original Valentino and store tag indicating it was sold for $1470 at Stanley...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

A Pierre Cardin Organza Blouse With Dramatic Batwing Sleeves Circa 1970/1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1980 France Stunning Blouse in black Organza by Pierre Cardin (attributed to) dating from the 1970s / 1980s. Boat neckline blouse buttoned in front and dramatic raging s...
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1970s French Blouses

Ossie Clark For Radley Pink Crepe Maxi Dress With Keyhole Neckline
By Ossie Clark
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Ossie Clark for Radley pink moss crepe maxi dress featuring a wrap skirt with extra long waist ties, a collared neckline with keyhole opening detail, fabric-covered buttons an...
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1970s English Maxi Dresses

1960s Cotton Full-Length Dress with Crochet Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s custom made dress with eyelet accents, machine crochet inserts in 4 bands on the skirt, ruffled off-the shoulder neckline, cap lace sleeves, and an applied waistband. The back ...
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1960s Day Dresses

1970s Ossie Clark Ivory Silk Jacquard Maxi Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1970s Bohemian Ossie Clark ivory rayon jacquard maxi dress is exceptional. The rayon jacquard fabric is super soft and quite heavy. Although many Ossie Clark dresses wou...
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1970s British Maxi Dresses

1930s Black Silk Velvet Coat with Large Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black silk velvet coat with full bell sleeves, ruched cuffs, oversized collar, and an off-white lining.
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1930s Coats and Outerwear

1960s Soft Red and White Printed Skort Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s soft red and white printed cotton skort dress with large pleats that hide the shorts of the skort, windowpane pattern, sailor collar decorated with soutache trim and embroidere...
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1960s Day Dresses

Edwardian Eyelet Lace Camisole w/ Pink Ribbon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian Eyelet Lace Camisole w/ Pink Ribbon. Cotton under-blouse garment with eyelet and ribbon lace trim buttons down front.
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1910s Camisoles and Shell Tops

1970S Loris Azzaro Teal Metallic Silk Chiffon Sequin Beaded Sea Goddess Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in New York, NY
1970S Loris Azzaro Teal Metallic Silk Chiffon Sequin Beaded Sea Goddess Gown
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1970s Formal Gowns

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1970s Jean Varon Blue Cotton Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A great 1970s Jean Veron floral print prairie dress with a full skirt and balloon sleeves. The
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1970s Maxi Dresses

1970's Victor Costa Prairie Style Cotton Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
Romantic 1970's dress by Victor Costa in prairie style, in a soft cotton blend, possibly cotton and
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1970s Day Dresses

Doen Tan Lace-Trimmed Prairie Dress
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Tan lace-trimmed maxi prairie dress by Doen. Crew neck. Short sleeves. Buttons at
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shift Dresses

Diane Von Furstenberg Navy & Multicolor 80s Prairie Dress
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage navy, black and white prairie dress by Diane Von Furstenberg. Circa 1980s
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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

1970s Handmade Southwestern Prairie Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 1970s Handmade Southwestern Prairie dress! Flattering empire waistline with square neckline
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

French 1970s Paisley Ruffle Prairie Midi Dress
By La Provence De Pierre Deux
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French 1970s Indie Paisley Ruffle Prairie dress! Black and red contrasting floral print on soft
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1980s French Informal Dresses

1970s Vintage Blue & White Floral Prairie Cotton Ruffled Dress & Apron Skirt
Located in Portland, OR
is so similar to Ulla Johnson and other mainstream modern designers who have embraced this prairie
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1970s American Day Dresses

1970'S Navy Blue Polyester Chiffon Prairie Floral Boho Dress From Belgium
Located in New York, NY
1970'S Navy Blue Polyester Chiffon Prairie Floral Boho Dress From Belgium
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1970s Maxi Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Red Orange Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche red orange paisley print prairie style skirt with
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1970s French Casual Dresses

1970's Albert Nipon Pintucked Gingham Plaid Dress Set
By Albert Nipon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This girlish red, natural white and blue gingham plaid two piece dress set by Albert & Pearl
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1970s American Informal Dresses

Vintage Boho 1970s Cotton Voile Raspberry Pink and Ivory Lace Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 70s boho prairie maxi dress! Raspberry pink mini flowers printed throughout, with
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1970s Maxi Dresses

1970's Valentino Prairie Dress wRuffled Eyelet Lace Trim
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Valentino 100% linen off-white prairie dress with ruffled eyelet lace trim at collar, cuffs
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

Gina Fratini Vintage Patchwork Fabric Cotton Voile Prairie Dress, 1970s
By Gina Fratini
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gina Fratini Vintage Patchwork Fabric Cotton Prairie Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: UK 10/ US 6/ EU
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1970s British Informal Dresses

1978 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Plaid Ruffled Documented Peasant Prairie Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This peasant style vintage dress was designed by Yves Saint Laurent in the late 1970's. We have
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1970s French Informal Dresses

Vera Mont 1970s Prairie Navy Polka Dot Dress
By Vera Mont
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Vera Mont 1970s prairie dress with high-collar neckline and ruffle detail is a fine
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1970s British Day Dresses

Christian Dior By Maria Grazia Chiuri Runway Day Shirt Dress, Resort 2018
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Geneva, CH
nature in her refined “Prairie Dresses”. Made from panels of cotton in a kind of black and white checked
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21st Century and Contemporary French Casual Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Blue Paisley Ruffle Prairie Skirt and Top Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blue print prairie style skirt with tiered ruffle hem
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1970s French Casual Dresses

New Etro F/W 2018 Silk Ruffled Yellow Crepe De Chine Bohemian Maxi Dress It 42
By Etro, Veronica Etro
Located in Montgomery, TX
architecture. This collection exists in a cosmic prairie dreamworld unlocked only by Etro’s bohemian wonder
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2010s Italian Maxi Dresses

Christian Dior Chic Wool Challis Gown, 70's Diorling UK
By Christian Dior, Diorling
Located in New York, NY
Chic Christian Dior printed wool challis gown from the 1970's UK. With its prairie school marm
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

HERMES Silk Scarf La Prairie by Antoine de Jacquelot circa 1994
By Hermès
Located in Bilbao, ES
HERMES Scarf Silk Scarf 100% Paris, Made In France La Prairie Hermes scarf by Antoine de
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1980s French Scarves

70S YOUNG EDWARDIAN PUNK ROMANCE
Located in Miami Beach, FL
minds that this dress is by Young IEdwardian, the vibe is anything but their usual pretty-pretty prairie
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

70S YOUNG EDWARDIAN SKIMPY SATIN GYPSY
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Biba goddess meets prairie princess . . . The design is unbelievable--so skimpy and skin-baring
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Cardinali Plaid Peasant Prairie Dress with Ruffle Hem, Fall 1972
By Cardinali
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Cardinali Plaid Peasant Prairie Dress from Fall 1972. From the Archive of Marilyn Lewis, the
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1970s American Evening Dresses

1970s Victor Costa Sheer Floral and Paisley Print Prairie Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Houston, TX
Victor Costa blue, gold and rust sheer floral print dress with paisley style borders has a large
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Bill Blass 1980s Maxi Cotton Dress Size 8 / 10.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass for I.Magnin 1980s white eyelet cotton top long prairie dress with pockets & belt is
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1980s American Casual Dresses

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Prairie Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary prairie dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Gray and more. Finding the perfect prairie dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th 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 Yves Saint Laurent, Cardinali and Diane von Furstenberg are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Prairie Dress?

On average, a prairie dress on 1stDibs sells for $675, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right day-dresses for You

Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.

Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.

During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.

Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?

Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.

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