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Image of Navy blue walking shoes, ca. 1962

Navy blue walking shoes, ca. 1962

These reptile print women's shoes were designed by Palter Delso and sold at Seattle department store Frederick & Nelson.
ID Number:1964.3331.6
Date:1962
Image of Silk ball gown worn by Alsora Hayner Fry, with rhododendron design handpainted by Jessie Elliot, 1893

Silk ball gown worn by Alsora Hayner Fry, with rhododendron design handpainted by Jessie Elliot, 1893

This dress was worn by Mrs. Alsora Hayner (Minerva) Fry at the 1893 state ball in Olympia, where Mrs. Fry was the guest of honor. Fry was the chief promoter of the rhododendron as the Washington state flower. She came to Seattle in 1888 and was the charter member of the Woman's Century Club and its first president. The dress…
ID Number:1964.3359.C1083
Date:1893
Image of Child's dress with brown and red berry pattern, ca. 1850

Child's dress with brown and red berry pattern, ca. 1850

Girl's dress with brown and red berry pattern, ca. 1850
ID Number:1964.3424.1
Date:Circa 1850
Image of Beige high-laced shoes, ca. 1883

Beige high-laced shoes, ca. 1883

This pair of 1883 women's beige high laced shoes belonged to Mrs. Elsie Taylor. She and her husband built the first boathouse at Seward Park. The shoes were sold by Turrell's of Seattle.
ID Number:1965.3560
Date:Circa 1883
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Grand Prize award-winning Irish lace collar, 1909

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Grand Prize award-winning Irish lace collar, 1909

From gold nuggets in the Alaska Building to weaving machines in the Manufacturers building, the AYPE had exhibits of all kinds and for all interests. Prizes were awarded to the most impressive or most memorable. This lace collar was made in Ireland and won a grand prize for its exquisite workmanship.
ID Number:1965.3766.1
Date:1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Grand Prize ribbon awarded for Irish lace collar, 1909

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Grand Prize ribbon awarded for Irish lace collar, 1909

From gold nuggets in the Alaska Building to weaving machines in the Manufacturers building, the AYPE had exhibits of all kinds and for all interests. Prizes were awarded to the most impressive or most memorable. This Grand Prize ribbon was awarded to an Irish-made lace collar for its exquisite workmanship.
ID Number:1965.3766.2
Date:1909
Image of Yellow hat designed by John Eaton, 1960s

Yellow hat designed by John Eaton, 1960s

This hat has a dramatic flourish of yellow tulle. Cornish School of Arts graduate John Eaton (1914-1991) was a successful milliner, designer, and teacher whose individually-styled hats became known all over the country. Eaton and partner James Neher opened their first store in 1950, and eventually opened “John Eaton Of Course!” at 509 Pine Street, across the street from Frederick…
ID Number:1965.3785.M423
Date:1960-1969
Image of Two piece satin dress with velvet trim, 1948

Two piece satin dress with velvet trim, 1948

This blue and black horizontal striped silk Christian Dior dress was owned by Guendolen Plestcheeff, daughter of early white settlers the Carkeeks and a well-respected preservationist and arts advocate in Seattle.
ID Number:1966.3799.3C1177
Date:1948
Image of Black faille skirt suit, 1951

Black faille skirt suit, 1951

This black skirt suit with rows of tiny buttons was designed in Paris by couture designer Jean Dessès. Dessès was most known for his evening gowns with Grecian draping. In this suit, the fullness of the skirt has been tacked up in the back to create an interesting drape of fabric. It belonged to Guendolen Carkeek Plestcheeff (1892-1994), daughter of…
ID Number:1966.3799.4C1178
Date:1951
Image of Two-piece silk dress designed by Christian Dior, 1952

Two-piece silk dress designed by Christian Dior, 1952

This foulard silk dress was designed in Paris by couture designer Christian Dior. It belonged to Guendolen Carkeek Plestcheeff (1892-1994), daughter of early Seattle setters, Morgan and Emily Carkeek. Guendolen was sent to Europe for schooling at age 13 and travelled frequently between Seattle and Europe as an adult. Known as one of the most stylish women in Seattle, Guendolen…
ID Number:1966.3799.8C1182
Date:1952
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