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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted form the Jaclyn,
Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1999 and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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