Masellis' specialty was Bakelite costume jewelry, in vogue during the 1930s and 1940s.

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They typically work in sweatshops, churning out textiles or stringing together costume jewelry.

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Carolee Friedlander quite obviously isnt just selling costume jewelry, but then whats surprising?

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There will be slinky dresses, dramatic gowns, studded leather frocks, costume jewelry, and sharp tailored suits and tuxedos for men.

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In reality, a drawer full of costume jewelry, broken chains, errant earring backs and muddled memories may turn out to be next month's heating bill.

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But costume jewelry is costume jewelry.

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So, depending on the party you are attending and what foundation outfit you are already wearing to work, throw into your bag a pair of large, costume-jewelry earrings.

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