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TODAY A GIRL WEARS A WHITE DRESS IF SHE HASN'T BEEN
MARRIED BEFORE AND A BLACK OR COLORED DRESS IF SHE
HAS. TRADITIONALLY THE WHITE DRESS WAS A SYMBOL OF
THE GIRL'S PURENESS AND VIRGINITY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Color of wedding dress

Date learned: 11-02-1967

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