I don't have an answer but I will be looking for someone to have it.  
Great question.


On 7/30/2020 12:57 PM, Shannon, Edward wrote:
> Does anyone have an idea when the term "Becky Thatcher" was adopted to
> describe elementary school dresses for girls? Does anyone have
> documentation regarding this?
>
> Thanks for any help.
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