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"text": "Classic, box-pleated skimmers and pantdresses stay crisp and fresh, won't wrinkle or wilt!"
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"ref": "2006, Adele P. Margolis, Judy Skoogfors, Make Your Own Dress Patterns, page 73",
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"ref": "2009, Phyllis G. Tortora, Keith Eubank, Survey of Historic Costume, page 572",
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