<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE FORM 10-Q OF ANVIL HOLDINGS, INC. FOR
THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 28, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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