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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
Image of Straw hat with brown velvet, 1895

Straw hat with brown velvet, 1895

This hat was purchased at Marshall Field's in Chicago and belonged to Mrs. Howard Goodell Thompson, born Mabel Denny, daughter of Orion Denny and granddaughter of Arthur A. Denny, early white settlers in Seattle.
ID Number:1966.3823.11M430
Date:1895
Image of Brown straw hat with brown velvet bow, 1892

Brown straw hat with brown velvet bow, 1892

This hat belonged to Mrs. Howard Goodell Thompson, born Mabel Denny, daughter of Orion Denny and granddaughter of Arthur A. Denny, early white settlers in Puget Sound.
ID Number:1966.3823.13M432
Date:1892
Image of Rubber mining boots, ca.1950-1960

Rubber mining boots, ca.1950-1960

These boots were worn by Clarence H. Jones M.E., a Seattle mining engineer who died in 1965.
ID Number:1966.3902.2
Date:Circa 1950-1960
Image of Money purse worn under garments, ca. 1860s

Money purse worn under garments, ca. 1860s

Annie Miller Peebles came to Seattle in the early 1860s and married Mr. Amos Brown in 1867. Although not a "Mercer Girl" herself, she did take passage on the same ship "The Continental."
ID Number:1966.3915.7
Date:Circa 1860
Image of Pair of black leather button shoes, ca. 1890s

Pair of black leather button shoes, ca. 1890s

This pair of girl's shoes were sold by Foreman Shoe Company, once located at the northwest corner of State and Madison Streets in Seattle.
ID Number:1966.3947.8
Date:Circa 1890
Image of Pair of evening slippers, ca. 1920-1930s

Pair of evening slippers, ca. 1920-1930s

This pair of women's shoes were owned by Milnora Roberts, a strong supporter of local art, music and athletics. In 1903, she and her brother built a home near the University of Washington at the corner of 15th Ave NE and NE 45th St. It was replaced by the Pacific National Bank in 1969.
ID Number:1966.3954.2
Date:Circa 1920-1930
Image of Chief Battalion 7 fireman's helmet presented to Olympic Hotel manager Frank Hull, 1936

Chief Battalion 7 fireman's helmet presented to Olympic Hotel manager Frank Hull, 1936

This fireman's helmet was presented to "Honorary Battalion Chief, Frank Hull" by the Seattle Fire Department in 1936. Mr. Hull was manager of the Olympic Hotel in Seattle.
ID Number:1966.3963.1
Date:Circa 1936
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