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European Designers and Textile Manufacturers

Collection Creator:
Booth, Virginia  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1955-1997, undated
Scope and Contents:
Consist of materials primarily relating to Donald Brook Davies the Welsh clothing manufacturer headquartered in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland. His company created clothing designed by his wife Mary Davies. Materials include magazine articles, photographs, printed advertisements, promotional literature, fabric swatches, photographs, a shopping bag, store drawing, newspaper articles, and a management consultants report. There are also photographs of designs and newspaper articles relating to Countess Ebba Von Eckermann (April 19, 1921-February 2, 2018) Swedish fashion designer and owner of Ebba von Eckermann Textilier a company that created woven fabrics for the retail trade. An article printed in Victoria magazine relates to Sybil Connally (January 24, 1921- May 6, 1998), a Dublin-based fashion designer who was known for creating clothing using traditional Irish textiles and styles. In addition, there are photographs of models in Irish fashions. Materials are arranged first in alphabetical order and then in chronological order within each person.
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning intellectual property rights. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Virginia "Jimmie" Booth Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0729, Series 6
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Virginia "Jimmie" Booth Collection
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep86aa0defd-6279-4479-96c6-4fd0560b63fd
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0729-ref17

"Far West ring" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver, fourteen-carat gold and agate
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/8 in. (4.4 × 3.8 × 2.9 cm)
Type:
finger rings
Date:
ca. 1977
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.11
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5de39a280-eada-4f26-81e0-d1722d37bb72
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.11

"Gold ‘n’ Lapis ring" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Worn by:
Roosevelt Van Williams, died 1977  Search this
Medium:
fourteen-carat gold with lapis lazuli
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 3/8 × 1 7/8 × 3/4 in. (3.5 × 4.8 × 1.9 cm)
Type:
finger rings
Date:
ca. 1970
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.12
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55f31f00c-b8b7-41ac-a631-96cf65a851e6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.12

"Hanging Gardens ring" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver with carnelian
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 1 × 1 in. (3.2 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm)
Type:
finger rings
Date:
ca. 1969
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.13
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5852d8a60-23bf-47bf-acaa-e8329240c29b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.13

"Blazer buttons" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Worn by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
copper and brass
Dimensions:
H x W x D (each): 15/16 × 15/16 × 7/16 in. (2.4 × 2.4 × 1.1 cm)
Type:
buttons (fasteners)
Date:
ca. 1966
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.16abc
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5168c4ea0-25be-4d1f-aeb9-37c9e2a40e1a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.16abc

"Beady cufflinks" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
fourteen-carat gold with lapis lazuli and rhodochrosite
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 9/16 × 9/16 in. (3.8 × 1.4 × 1.4 cm)
Type:
cuff links
Date:
ca. 1971
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.17ab
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52fde97af-0b19-47f9-924c-4f2446b1d292
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.17ab

"Dramatic Opal ring" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver with precious opal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 1/16 × 13/16 × 1 in. (2.7 × 2.1 × 2.5 cm)
Type:
finger rings
Date:
ca. 1967
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.24
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd512f4b3b3-6a67-4845-83d5-54c2e3895834
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.24

"Saturnian bracelet" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Worn by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 1/8 in. (9.5 × 9.5 × 0.3 cm)
Type:
bracelets (jewelry)
Date:
ca. 1970
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.25
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Movement:
Afrofuturism
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd583d4c46e-9267-4e39-85a0-346405cffcb8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.25

"Simplicity neckpiece" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver with carnelian
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 4 1/2 × 5 × 3/4 in. (11.4 × 12.7 × 1.9 cm)
Type:
necklaces
Date:
ca. 1968
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.26
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd591810622-59a8-459d-83bb-267760cbdf3e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.26

"Expo neckpiece" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 4 5/16 × 3 1/2 × 1 5/8 in. (11 × 8.9 × 4.1 cm)
Type:
necklaces
Date:
ca. 1974
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.27
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd545166a05-c184-4ee2-9bfb-d64aa1f88623
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.27

"Classic Chrysoprase ring" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver with chrysoprase
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 × 1 1/8 × 7/8 in. (2.5 × 2.9 × 2.2 cm)
Type:
finger rings
Date:
ca. 1972
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.3
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d74118b9-ff41-4d98-b2db-b9a53a5f938d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.3

Wire sculpture model by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
brass wire and brass
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 7 1/2 × 13 × 5 in. (19.1 × 33 × 12.7 cm)
Type:
sculpture
Date:
ca. 1979
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.31
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59b5779e0-5aa7-4cb5-a207-133448df72e6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.31

"Lesser Chrysoprase ring" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver with chrysoprase
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 × 3/4 × 1/2 in. (2.5 × 1.9 × 1.3 cm)
Type:
finger rings
Date:
ca. 1966
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.5
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5df67e733-5bff-4f09-a6c8-f1441fef4842
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.5

"Classic Translucency ring" by Art Smith

Created by:
Art Smith, American, 1917 - 1982  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver with chalcedony
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 7/8 × 1 in. (3.2 × 2.2 × 2.5 cm)
Type:
finger rings
Date:
ca. 1967
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Craftsmanship  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Fashion design  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number:
2023.12.6
Restrictions & Rights:
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd538d23862-d299-497d-b4ae-4bc402001189
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2023.12.6

Carolina Herrera

Artist:
Robert Mapplethorpe, 04 Nov 1946 - 09 Mar 1989  Search this
Sitter:
Carolina Herrera, born 1939  Search this
Medium:
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
Image: 45.5 x 35.5cm (17 15/16 x 14")
Sheet: 50.2 x 40.1cm (19 3/4 x 15 13/16")
Mat: 71.1 x 55.9cm (28 x 22")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1979
Topic:
Costume\Jewelry\Necklace  Search this
Costume\Jewelry\Earring  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Costume\Jewelry\Necklace\Pearl  Search this
Costume\Hair Accessory  Search this
Carolina Herrera: Female  Search this
Carolina Herrera: Visual Arts\Designer\Fashion designer  Search this
Carolina Herrera: Society and Social Change\Socialite  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; 2015 Portrait of a Nation Prize Recipient
Object number:
NPG.2004.28
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© 1979 The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, Inc.
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4ea8611f9-93f0-42c0-99b9-38c1526b2c06
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2004.28

Diana Ross

Artist:
Francesco Scavullo, 16 Jan 1921 - 6 Jan 2004  Search this
Sitter:
Diana Ross, born 26 Mar 1944  Search this
Medium:
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
Image: 55.1 x 45.4cm (21 11/16 x 17 7/8")
Sheet: 60.9 x 50.6cm (24 x 19 15/16")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1979 (printed 2004)
Topic:
Costume\Jewelry\Earring  Search this
Interior  Search this
Diana Ross: Female  Search this
Diana Ross: Visual Arts\Designer\Fashion designer  Search this
Diana Ross: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie actor  Search this
Diana Ross: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Pop singer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of The Motion Picture Group, Inc., Philadelphia, PA USA
Object number:
NPG.2005.20
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© International Center of Photography and Francesco Scavullo Trust Beneficiaries
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm442a75901-3542-4caf-8c51-c3a99b4dc00a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2005.20

Diana Ross

Title:
Blackglama: What Becomes a Legend Most?
Artist:
Bill King, 1939 - 1987  Search this
Sitter:
Diana Ross, born 26 Mar 1944  Search this
Associated Institution:
Blackglama  Search this
Medium:
Photolithographic halftone poster
Dimensions:
Sheet: 70.3 x 55.2 cm (27 11/16 x 21 3/4")
Type:
Print
Date:
1973
Topic:
Costume\Outerwear\Coat\Fur  Search this
Poster  Search this
Commercial  Search this
Commercial\Advertisement  Search this
Diana Ross: Female  Search this
Diana Ross: Visual Arts\Designer\Fashion designer  Search this
Diana Ross: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie actor  Search this
Diana Ross: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Pop singer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.2005.60
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Bill King
© American Legend Cooperative
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48b30c7c3-7abf-4209-a82d-a14c3692a896
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2005.60

Pierre Cardin

Artist:
Eddie Adams, 12 Jun 1933 - 18 Sep 2004  Search this
Sitter:
Pierre Cardin, 2 Jul 1922 - 29 Dec 2020  Search this
Medium:
Chromogenic print on paper
Dimensions:
Image/Sheet: 38.1 × 28.6cm (15 × 11 1/4")
Mount: 45.7 × 29.1cm (18 × 11 7/16")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1974
Topic:
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair  Search this
Home Furnishings\Mirror  Search this
Interior\Studio\Photography  Search this
Pierre Cardin: Male  Search this
Pierre Cardin: Visual Arts\Designer\Fashion designer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.78.TC276
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Estate of Eddie Adams
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4b5e491e5-4867-4217-844b-3eb0007eab0a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.TC276

skirt, 2-piece

Designer:
Gernreich, Rudi  Search this
Measurements:
overall: flat: 8 3/4 in x 23 in; 22.225 cm x 58.42 cm
overall; overall, mounted: 9 in x 17 1/2 in x 11 in; 22.86 cm x 44.45 cm x 27.94 cm
Object Name:
Skirt, 2-Piece
Other Terms:
Skirt, 2-Piece; Lower Body; Main Dress; Unisex
Date made:
1970
Subject:
LGBTQ  Search this
Gay Rights  Search this
LGBTQ Rights  Search this
General subject association:
Fashion  Search this
Gender  Search this
Avant-garde (Aesthetics)  Search this
Gay liberation movement  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Estate of Rudi Gernreich (through: Oreste F. Pucciani)
ID Number:
1986.0013.42
Accession number:
1986.0013
Catalog number:
1986.0013.42
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Home and Community Life: Costume
Clothing & Accessories
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-9bd1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_375160

skirt, 2-piece

Designer:
Gernreich, Rudi  Search this
Measurements:
overall, flat: 9 in x 22 1/2 in; 22.86 cm x 57.15 cm
overall, mounted: 9 in x 18 1/2 in x 10 in; 22.86 cm x 46.99 cm x 25.4 cm
Object Name:
Skirt, 2-Piece
Other Terms:
Skirt, 2-Piece; Lower Body; Main Dress; Unisex
Date made:
1970
Subject:
LGBTQ Rights  Search this
LGBTQ  Search this
Gay Rights  Search this
General subject association:
Fashion  Search this
Gender  Search this
Avant-garde (Aesthetics)  Search this
Gay liberation movement  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Estate of Rudi Gernreich (through: Oreste F. Pucciani)
ID Number:
1986.0013.43
Accession number:
1986.0013
Catalog number:
1986.0013.43
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Home and Community Life: Costume
Clothing & Accessories
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-321a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_375161
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