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Seattle World's Fair monorail uniform, 1962
During the 1962 World’s Fair, attendants at the Monorail wore these uniforms which were made by Seattle company Sportcaster. The cut of the top and skirt are in keeping with 1962 styles, but the triangle front has a futuristic flair. The fair was on the leading edge of a futuristic craze in popular culture and in fashion. The cartoon show…
ID Number:1963.3119.94C1055
Date:1962
Bubbleator Operator uniform from the World's Fair, 1962
The Bubbleator was a spherical acrylic glass elevator that carried visitors between floors of the World of Tomorrow Exhibit during the 1962 World’s Fair. The exhibit was in the Washington State Coliseum, now known as Climate Pledge Arena. The Bubbleator operators sat on a chrome chair and wore futuristic silver uniforms like this. The tops are reminiscent of space suits…
ID Number:1963.3119.96C1057
Date:1962
Seattle World's Fair Band uniform, 1962
The official World’s Fair Band uniforms were made by the Pacific Outfitting Company of Seattle. While most of the outfit is classic marching band style, the embroidered design on the front and cuffs shows a flurry of musical notes arranged like electrons around an atom (a nod to the fair’s science and technology theme). The World’s Fair Band, directed by…
ID Number:1963.3119.97C1058
Date:1962
Hat from a Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Band uniform, 1962
The 1962 Seattle World's Fair had its own official band led by director John R. "Jackie" Souders. The band played at the Grand Opening ceremony on April 21 with the national anthem, and accompanied many celebrated singers throughout the run of the fair.
ID Number:1963.3119.98M365
Date:1962
Brown suede shoes with leather open work, ca. 1915-1920s
This pair of women's French heel shoes were sold at Turrell's, a Seattle shoe retailer, and belong in a set with matching brown velvet and lace dress.
ID Number:1963.3153.1
Date:Circa 1915-1920
Seafair King Neptune II hat, 1951
Since 1950, the Seattle Seafair festival has recognized notable local individuals as Seafair Royalty, including King Neptune, Prime Minister, and Seafair Queen (Miss Seafair). William O. McKay, a seattle auto dealer and civic leader, was crowned King Neptune for the 1951 Seafair celebrations.
ID Number:1963.3182.2.11M353
Date:1951
Seafair King Neptune IV hat, 1953
Since 1950, the Seattle Seafair festival has recognized notable local individuals as Seafair Royalty, including King Neptune, Prime Minister, and Seafair Queen (Miss Seafair). Rear Admiral H.H. Good, who commanded heavy cruisers for the US Navy during World War II, was crowned King Neptune for the 1953 Seafair celebrations.
ID Number:1963.3182.10M354
Date:1953
Rear Admiral's hat, ca. 1940
This hat was owned by Rear Admiral Ralph Wood, who was at one time Captain of the Sand Point Naval Air Base on Lake Washington and served in the US Navy during World War II.
ID Number:1963.3182.11M355
Date:Circa 1940
Navy blue and red silk necktie, ca. 1950s-1960s
This necktie was purchased at Seattle department store Frederick & Nelson.
ID Number:1964.3225.7
Date:Circa 1950-1960
Silk necktie, ca. 1950s-1960s
This necktie was purchased at Seattle department store Frederick & Nelson.
ID Number:1964.3225.8
Date:Circa 1950-1960