<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATUS OF CONSO PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 28, 1996, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATUS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-28-1996
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<DEPRECIATION>                              (7,641,634)
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