<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information for Marisa Christina,
Incorporated's Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of March 31, 1998
and the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company's Form 10-Q for the three
months ended March 31, 1998.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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