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Hand Puppet
Cloth puppet of The Great Root Bear neck and head, with logo on neck.
Size: 11 inches tall.
Date: 1980s/90s.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 115.
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Root Bear Plush Toy
American logo of 1968+ on left side chest of large A & W Root Bear doll.
Size: 32 1/2 inches.
Date: about 1970-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 103.
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A&W Ceramic Coffee Mug
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A&W Ceramic Coffee Mug
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A&W Ceramic Coffee Mug
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A&W Ceramic Coffee Mug
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A & W Ceramic Mug
Off-white ceramic mug celebrating A & W's 50th anniversary.
Same basic shape as 10 ounce glass mug.
Front has large circle with American logo and "50th ANNIVERSARY" under.
Around inside of circle is "REFRESHING AMERICA FOR HALF A CENTURY 1919-1969.
Base of mug has text "Florence ceramics Co., a subsidiary of Scripto".
Size: 4 inches tall.
Date: 1969.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 66.
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A & W Ceramic Coffee Mug
Text under logo: "2300 - Coast to Coast"
Height 4 1/8 inches.
Base diameter: 2 1/4 inches.
Top diameter: 3 1/4 inches.
Made by Shenango in China.
Dates to about 1972-75.
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A & W White Glass Coffee Mug
The Burger Family on one side (facing you when holding in right hand),
opposite side has orange bull's eye logo (about 1961-64) in center, text above is "A&W DRIVE-INS", below logo is "QUALITY - CLEANLINESS - SERVICE".
Made by Fire King.
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A & W White Glass Coffee Mug
The Burger Family on one side (facing you when holding in left hand).
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A & W White Glass Coffee Mug
The Great A&W Root Bear, with text below: "Lincoln City, Ore." (Oregon)
On opposite is text "A Good Day Starts with" / "A Good Cup of Coffee".
Height: 3 inches.
Diameter: 3 inches.
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A & W Plastic Mug
Front: The Great A & W Root Bear holding a mug of root beer.
Back: "A taste to remember" above "A & W RESTAURANTS".
Logo is style of American A & W restaurants, 1968-1997.
Colors are orange and dark brown.
Date: About 1995.
Height: 6 1/2 inches.
Capacity: 20 ounces.
NOTE: Bottom of mug is plain.
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A & W Plastic Mug
Front: The Great A & W Root Bear holding a mug of root beer.
Back: "A taste to remember" above "A & W RESTAURANTS".
Logo is style of American A & W restaurants, 1968-1997.
Colors are orange and light brown.
Date: About 1995.
Height: 6 1/2 inches.
Capacity: 20 ounces.
NOTE: Bottom of mug has stylized "SuPeR 22 U.S.A.".
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Drinking glass
One side has oval orange/brown/white US A & W logo and "FAMILY RESTARUANT".
Other side has the orange/brown/white Great A & W Root Bear standing
with his arms stretching around the glass, holding it.
Capacity: 14 ounces.
Height: 5 3/4 inches.
Date: about mid-1970s.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 56.
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Drinking glass
American logo style of brown/orange oval of 1968+.
Color picture of The Great Root Bear" on front and back, with white
text below: "THE GREAT ROOT BEAR".
This is part of a set of glasses and a pitcher.
Size: 6 1/4 inches tall.
Date: about 1970-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 56, 102.
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Plastic Mug
Tall clear plastic mug, similar in style to regular glass mugs.
Front has oval orange/brown/white A & W logo, with brown outer ring.
Height: 6 9/16 inches.
Capacity: 20 ounces.
Date: mid 1990s.
Base has text: Precidio PRECISIONCRAFT TM / MADE IN CANADA
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The Lil' Brown Jug
Small brown plastic jug for drinking root beer from.
Logo is style of American A&W from 1968 to 1991.
Size: 6.5 inches (without straw); capacity 34 ounces.
Date: 1993 (copyright date on label).
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45 RPM Record
"Vic Damone Swings with A & W".
Includes songs "The Lively Ones", "Call Me Irresponsible",
"Stella by Starlight", and "My Baby Just Cares for Me".
Logo style is brown/white/orange bull's eye.
Date: 1960s.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 112.
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Magazine advertisement
Look magazine, 1966.
Full page ad with nine-panel Dennis the Menace comic strip, where the
family goes to a picnic after stopping to pick up A & W Root Beer.
Date: 1966.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 61.
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Magazine advertisement
Look magazine, 1965.
Full page color ad showing a woman car-hop at an A & W drive-in restaurant.
Includes a coupon for two free A & W root beer drinks.
Date: 1965.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 60.
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Magazine advertisement
Beverage Industry newspager, February 1989.
Full page ad for Barq's root beer, complimenting A & W. Shows can of A & W Root
Beer shaking hands with can of Barq's.
Date: 1989.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 61.
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Glass ashtray
Logo style is bull's eye with ICE COLD.
Square outside with four cigarette rests, with round inner tray.
Base of tray is orange/brown with text:
Jones Cafe & Drive-In / Frank & Gay Jones / 2703 W. Colorado Ave. /
Colorado Springs / Colo.
Size: about 3 x 3 x 1/2 inches.
Date: about 1950-1960.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 8.
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Glass ashtray
American logo style of brown/orange oval of 1968+.
Octagonal outside with six cigarette rests, with rectangular inner tray.
Base of tray is orange/brown with text:
Ray's A & W Drive-In Restaurant / 2703 West Colorado Ave. /
Colorado Springs, Colo. / PH 834-2291
Size: about 4 x 4 x 1/2 inches.
Date: about 1970-1980.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 8.
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Glass ashtray
American logo style of brown/orange oval of 1968+.
Square outside with four cigarette rests, with round inner tray.
Base of tray is white circle with orange/brown oval A & W logo.
Size: about 3 x 3 x 1/2 inches.
Date: about 1970-date.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 8.
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Glass root beer bottle
American oval logo style of 1968+.
Clear glass bottle with white/orange logo, plus stylized "ROOT BEER" in
clear on yellow background.
Bottle neck has logo and "RETURN FOR REFUND".
Capacity: 10 ounces.
Size: about 10 inches.
Date: about 1981.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 24.
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Glass root beer bottle
American oval logo style of 1968+.
Clear glass bottle with white/orange logo, plus stylized "ROOT BEER" and
"RICH & NATURAL" in clear on yellow background.
Bottle neck has logo and "RETURN FOR REFUND".
Capacity: 32 ounces.
Size: about 12 inches.
Date: about 1973.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 24.
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Metal bottle cap
American oval logo style of 1968+.
Standard logo on golden background.
Size: about 1 inch diameter.
Date: about 1970-1980.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 38.
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Metal bottle cap
American oval logo style of 1968+.
Standard logo, tiny, with "SUGAR FREE" above, and list of ingredients and
trademark notices below, on white or silver covered cap.
Size: about 1 inch diameter.
Date: about 1970-1980.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 38.
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Metal cap for syrup jug
American oval logo style of 1968+.
Standard logo at top, with row of text underneath, on white background.
Size: about 1 1/2 inch diameter.
Date: about 1970-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 39.
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Metal cap for syrup jug
American oval + map logo style of mid 1970s.
Logo with map on top half of cap, nothing below, on white background.
Size: about 1 1/2 inch diameter.
Date: about 1972-1975.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 39.
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Metal cap for syrup jug
No logo, just text and black/orange/white design.
Text: TAKE HOME / A & W / ROOT BEER / A & W / ORANGE
Size: about 1 1/2 inch diameter.
Date: about 1960-1970.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 39.
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Metal cap for syrup jug
Logo style is bull's eye with ICE COLD.
Logo covers entire cap; black text and arrow, red and white backgrounds on
rings.
Size: about 1 1/2 inch diameter.
Date: about 1950-1960.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 39.
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Bottle/can opener
Plain metal strip with bottle opener on one end, can piercer on other.
Middle has text "A & W ROOT BEER".
Size: about 4 x 1/2 inches.
Date: about 1940-1950.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 40.
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Soft drink can
American logo style of brown/orange oval of 1968+.
Aluminum can with oval and stylized "ROOT BEER" in brown on yellow underneath,
on light brown background.
Capacity: 12 ounces.
Date: about 1980-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 43.
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Matchbook cover
Logo style is black/red/white bull's eye with ICE COLD.
Front lists location of an A & W Root Beer Stand.
Top lists location of A & W Root Beer main office.
Back has logo, 5 cent price, and "gallons & half gallons for parties
and picnics".
Size: 1 x 3 inches.
Date: about 1950-1960.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 64.
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Matchbook cover
Logo style is brown/orange/white bull's eye.
Front has text "A & W ROOT BEER" and orange/brown stripes.
Back has picture of an A & W root beer stand/restaurant.
Size: 1 x 3 inches.
Date: about 1960-1968.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 64.
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Matchbook cover
American logo style of brown/orange oval of 1968+.
Front has logo over orange map of continental USA.
Back has logo plus map, and text "REFRESHING AMERICA FOR OVER 50 YEARS".
Size: 1 x 3 inches.
Date: early 1970s.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 64.
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Matchbook cover
Logo style is black/orange/white bull's eye with ICE COLD.
Cover is die-cut to partial shape of root beer mug, and has overall
plaid background design.
Front lists location of an A & W Root Beer Stand.
Back has half-heart shaped mug with logo and text box: "IF YOU DRIVE / drink /
A & W ROOT BEER".
Size: 1 1/2 x 3 inches.
Date: about 1950-1960.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 64.
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Matchbook cover
Logo style is black/red/white bull's eye with ICE COLD.
Cover is die-cut to partial shape of root beer mug, with white background.
Front lists location of A & W Root Beer main office, and an A & W Restaurant,
saying that the cover is good for a free root beer.
Back has half-heart shaped mug with logo and text: "IF YOU DRIVE / drink /
A & W ROOT BEER".
Size: 1 1/2 x 3 inches.
Date: about 1950-1960.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 64.
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A & W Plastic Mug
Tall, clear plastic cylinder mug with plain, thin handle.
American 1968+ oval logo with "SUGAR FREE" above, embossed on back of tall mug.
Size: 7 1/4 inches tall.
Date: about 1970-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 71.
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A & W Root Bear Clock
American 1968+ logo on color Great A & W Root Bear in center of clock.
Black hour and minute hands, 3/6/9/12 hours denoted.
Under bear is "THE GREAT ROOT BEAR".
Clock is battery powered.
Size: 8 x 12 inches.
Date: about 1970-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 99.
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A & W Belt Buckle
American oval logo of 1968+ as a metal buckle.
Size: 2 x 3 1/4 inches.
Date: about 1970-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 108.
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A & W Pin-on Button
American oval logo of 1968+.
Plastic with "I (red heart) (A & W logo)" on white background.
Size: 1/2 x 1 inches.
Date: about 1970-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 108.
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A & W Child's Lunch Box
American oval logo of 1968+.
Orange lunch box with Great Root Bear telling kids important things
to remember.
Size: 5 x 8 x 3 inches.
Date: about 1970-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 111.
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Syrup Jug
Bull's-eye logo in orange/white/brown.
Clear glass jug with paper label and metal screw-on cap.
Label has orange/brown stripes, logo, "A & W ROOT BEER", and small print.
Capacity 1 gallon.
Date: about 1960-1968.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 111.
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Syrup Jug
American oval logo of 1968+.
Dark brown glass jug with paper label and metal screw-on cap.
White label has logo, "an island of refreshment" underneath, and small print.
Capacity 1 gallon.
Date: about 1970-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 111.
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Syrup Jug
American oval logo of 1968+.
Clear glass jug with paper label and metal screw-on cap.
White label has logo, "an island of refreshment" underneath, and small print.
Capacity 1 gallon.
Date: about 1970-1990.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 111.
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Waxpaper Cone
Container held 32 ounces of ready to drink A & W Root Beer.
Sides say "A & W ROOT BEER" and "Take some home", with orange/brown/white
plaid background. Top has metal rim with metal cap.
Size: 9 5/8 inches tall.
Date: 1950s?
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 112.
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Waxpaper Cone
Container held 32 ounces of ready to drink A & W Root Beer.
Sides say "A & W ROOT BEER" and have orange/brown stripes. Top has metal
rim with metal cap.
Size: 9 5/8 inches tall.
Date: 1960s?
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 112.
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Glass/metal Jug
Glass jug inside a metal pail with screw-on lid, flip cap, and metal handle.
Size has orange/brown stripes, and drawing of A & W Root Beer stand and cars
on road.
Size: 8 1/4 inch tall, 6 inch diameter.
Date: 1960s.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 112.
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A & W Frisbee
Orange plastic flying disc, with "THE GREAT ROOT BEAR FLYER" on top, with
bear's head above A & W logo.
Size: 9 inch diameter.
Date: 1980s.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 115.
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10 Gallon Club Coupon
Two coupons (split down middle) for free 1 gallon of root beer for cards
totalling 10 gallons. Shows waxpaper cone container with oval A & W logo.
Size: about 2 x 4 inches.
Date: 1980s.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 115.
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Bubble Gum
A & W liquid center bubble gum; root beer flavor.
Size: about 1/2 x 1 x 6 inches.
Date: about 1982.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 116.
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Frozen Treats
Frozen A & W Root Beer Float bar on a stick, box of six.
Blue box shows glass mug with a root beer float, and a frozen bar.
Date: about 1988.
Source: ROOT BEER: Advertising and Collectibles, by Tom Morrison, 1992, page 116.
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Great Root Bear Drinking Straw Character
Logo style of American A&W from 1968 to mid-1980s.
Can be used to hold drinking straw, or placed on a car antenna.
Size: 2.5 inches (without straw); 8 inches (with straw).
Date: 1997 (copyright date on paper).
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Lodi Plastic A & W Root Beer Mug
Souvenir plastic mug from A&W restaurant in Lodi, California, the birthplace of A&W.
Logo style of 1983 nostalgia edition.
Size: 5.25 inches tall; capacity 14 ounces.
Date: 2001.
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A & W Root Beer Shot Glass
Logo style of American A&W from mid-1970s to mid-1980s.
Size: 2.25 inches tall; capacity 2 ounces.
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A & W Bumper Sticker
Logo style of American A&W from about 2003-date.
Shiny plasticy colorful bumper sticker with the Great A&W Root Bear and a mug of root beer.
Size: 11.5 x 3 inches.
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A & W 75 Years Travel Mug
Large plastic insulated travel mug.
Logo style of American A&W for the 1994 75th anniversary.
Other side of mug is the Great Root Bear holding a mug of root beer.
Bottom of mug says "THERMO / Whirley Industries, Inc. / Warren, PA, USA", and indicates mug can be used for hot or cold drinks.
Size: 6.25 inches tall; capacity 19 ounces.
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A & W Plastic Sports Bottle
Large plastic sealed sports drink bottle.
Logo style of American A&W from about 2003-date.
Size: 11 inches tall (without straw); capacity 36 ounces.
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A & W Great Root Bear Baseball Hat
High quality baseball cap featuring The Great A & W Root Bear holding a mug of root beer.
Logo style of American restaurants from 1968 to mid-1980s.
The bear and mug design are stitched into the cap fabric. At back is a strap and metal buckle for size adjustment. Inside is a replaceable cardboard insert for forehead sweat.
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A & W Root Beer Clock
Large plastic and neon glass tube A&W Restaurants wall clock, in shape of a road route marker sign.
Logo style of American restaurants since about 2003.
Can be operated by standard size "A" battery, or using AC adapter, which is included.
Size: 16.5 x 17 x 2.25 inches.
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