<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information for Marisa Christina,
Incorporated's Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of March 31,
1999 and the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months then
ended and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company's Form 10-Q
for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
</LEGEND>
       
                                    
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