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Image of Plush Frederick & Nelson Christmas Freddy Bear and Nell with original tag, ca. 1985

Plush Frederick & Nelson Christmas Freddy Bear and Nell with original tag, ca. 1985

Freddy Bear and Nell were company representative characters and regular seasonal gifts. The donor purchased this plush Freddy and Nell for her daughter in 1985 at the downtown Frederick & Nelson store, but her daughter had so many stuffed animals that she never opened this one to play with.
ID Number:2016.107.1
Date:Circa 1985
Image of Bobblehead of Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer player Zach Scott, 2016

Bobblehead of Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer player Zach Scott, 2016

The Seattle Sounders formed as a North American Soccer League (NASL) team in 1974, and joined Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2009. Zach Scott was part of the inaugural team where he played for 15 years until his retirement in 2016. He received the nickname "Mr. Sounder" from his former Sounders coach Sigi Schmid for his long career with the…
ID Number:2016.Bobblehead
Date:2016
Image of Wooden model of the Space Needle, from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

Wooden model of the Space Needle, from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

The MOHAI collection contains an abundant number of souvenirs, tickets, photos, and other ephemera from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair in 1962, including this miniature model of the Space Needle,
ID Number:2017.31.1
Date:1962
Image of Chasley juggling set,

Chasley juggling set, "The Flying Penguini," ca. 1980s

Barb Brister is the creater and co-founder of the Chasley juggling set The Flying Penguini and other uniquely iconic juggling items. The company was in business in Seattle from 1981 to 1998. The name "Chasley" comes from her husband's name Charlie or "Chas".
ID Number:2017.58.1
Date:Circa 1980
Image of Original Norbert puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Original Norbert puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Local television show, "Boomerang," was broadcast on KOMO from 1975 to 1980 with host Marni Nixon, a Broadway star known for dubbing the singing voices of famous actresses such as Natalie Wood and Audrey Hepburn. The show featured a group of puppets including the star Norbert, along with his friends Libby, Melinda, Rookie, and others, all of which were designed…
ID Number:2018.5.1
Date:Circa 1975
Image of Newer Norbert puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Newer Norbert puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Local television show, "Boomerang," was broadcast on KOMO from 1975 to 1980 with host Marni Nixon, a Broadway star known for dubbing the singing voices of famous actresses such as Natalie Wood and Audrey Hepburn. The show featured a group of puppets including the star Norbert, along with his friends Libby, Melinda, Rookie, and others, all of which were designed…
ID Number:2018.5.2
Date:Circa 1977
Image of Libby puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Libby puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Local television show, "Boomerang," was broadcast on KOMO from 1975 to 1980 with host Marni Nixon, a Broadway star known for dubbing the singing voices of famous actresses such as Natalie Wood and Audrey Hepburn. The show featured a group of puppets including the star Norbert, along with his friends Libby, Melinda, Rookie, and others, all of which were designed…
ID Number:2018.5.3
Date:Circa 1975
Image of Melinda puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Melinda puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Local television show, "Boomerang," was broadcast on KOMO from 1975 to 1980 with host Marni Nixon, a Broadway star known for dubbing the singing voices of famous actresses such as Natalie Wood and Audrey Hepburn. The show featured a group of puppets including the star Norbert, along with his friends Libby, Melinda, Rookie, and others, all of which were designed…
ID Number:2018.5.4
Date:Circa 1975
Image of Rookie puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Rookie puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Local television show, "Boomerang," was broadcast on KOMO from 1975 to 1980 with host Marni Nixon, a Broadway star known for dubbing the singing voices of famous actresses such as Natalie Wood and Audrey Hepburn. The show featured a group of puppets including the star Norbert, along with his friends Libby, Melinda, Rookie, and others, all of which were designed…
ID Number:2018.5.5
Date:Circa 1975
Image of Lamb puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Lamb puppet from the Seattle children's television show, Boomerang, ca. 1975-1980

Local television show, "Boomerang," was broadcast on KOMO from 1975 to 1980 with host Marni Nixon, a Broadway star known for dubbing the singing voices of famous actresses such as Natalie Wood and Audrey Hepburn. The show featured a group of puppets including the star Norbert, along with his friends Libby, Melinda, Rookie, and others, all of which were designed…
ID Number:2018.5.6
Date:Circa 1975
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