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Image of Sailmates jacket and skirt ensemble, modeled in the World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Sailmates jacket and skirt ensemble, modeled in the World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair had a Fashion Pavilion with a live fashion show. Four times a day, models paraded across “lily pad” platforms suspended over a perfumed fountain. The show was titled “The Miracle of American Fashion” and produced by Vogue magazine. The goal was to feature outfits from manufacturers all over the country who were making stylish clothing at…
ID Number:1962.2821.4C913
Date:1962
Image of Seattle World's Fair pattern dress and belt, 1962

Seattle World's Fair pattern dress and belt, 1962

This dress and matching belt are printed with a delightful pattern that celebrates the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle. The print features images of the Space Needle, Monorail, arches of the US Science Pavilion, and plumes of water spraying from the International Fountain. Gerry Abbott, who also created fashion illustrations for the Seattle Times, drew sketches for the pattern. These…
ID Number:1995.5.2
Date:1962
Image of Seattle World's Fair pattern top and skirt, 1962

Seattle World's Fair pattern top and skirt, 1962

This shirt and skirt are printed with a delightful pattern that celebrates the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle. The print features images of the Space Needle, Monorail, arches of the US Science Pavillion, and plumes of water spraying from the International Fountain. Gerry Abbott, who also created fashion illustrations for the Seattle Times, drew sketches for the pattern. These garments…
ID Number:2009.62.2
Date:1962
Image of Pink and red circle skirt, ca. 1950s

Pink and red circle skirt, ca. 1950s

This cotton circle skirt has an exuberant red and pink printed pattern. It was made by Foster-Hochberg Manufacturing, one of the leading clothing companies in Seattle in the 1950s and 60s. Foster-Hochberg specialized in casual sportswear for women and teen girls.
ID Number:2016.4.2
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Patterned shift dress from Sailmates, 1960s

Patterned shift dress from Sailmates, 1960s

This dress has a label for “Sailmates Seattle,” one of the clothing lines designed and made by Foster-Hochberg Manufacturing. In the 1950s and 1960s Foster-Hochberg was one of Seattle’s leading clothing manufacturers, specializing in casual sportswear for women and teen girls.
ID Number:2016.4.3
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Seattle World's Fair pattern shirt and skirt, 1962

Seattle World's Fair pattern shirt and skirt, 1962

This shirt and skirt are printed with a delightful pattern that celebrates the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle. The print features images of the Space Needle, Monorail, arches of the US Science Pavilion, and plumes of water spraying from the International Fountain. Gerry Abbott, who also created fashion illustrations for the Seattle Times, drew sketches for the pattern. These garments…
ID Number:2021.57.1
Date:1962
Image of Red plaid shirt from Foster-Hochberg, 1940s-1960s

Red plaid shirt from Foster-Hochberg, 1940s-1960s

This red plaid jacket has shoulder pads and a boxy shape. It was made by Foster-Hochberg Manufacturing, one of the leading clothing companies in Seattle in the 1950s and 1960s. Foster-Hochberg specialized in casual sportswear for women and teen girls.
ID Number:2022.40.6
Date:Circa 1940-1960
Image of Seattle World's Fair print skirt, 1962

Seattle World's Fair print skirt, 1962

This skirt is printed with a delightful pattern that celebrates the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle. It features images of the Space Needle, Monorail, arches of the US Science Pavilion, and plumes of water spraying from the International Fountain. Gerry Abbott, who also created fashion illustrations for the Seattle Times, drew sketches for the pattern. The skirt is from a…
ID Number:2024.51.1
Date:1962

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