412 results for: Retail and Department Stores
Hat stretcher from Frederick & Nelson, ca. 1920-1960
The chrome dome on this device heats up and the two halves slowly separate via turning the screw which gradually stretches the hat to the desired size.
ID Number:1993.43.92
Date:Circa 1920-1960
Hatmaking conformateur and formillian from Frederick & Nelson, 1899-1900
This machine is used to measure heads for hatmaking. It is built to accomodate all head sizes through a series of 48 articulated ebony slats that conform to the features of one's head.
ID Number:1993.43.93
Date:1899-1900
Shoe stretcher used at Frederick & Nelson shoe department, ca. 1920s
Frederick & Nelson Department Store was founded in Seattle in 1891. This cast iron tool was used for stretching shoes to relieve pressure, with the balled end placed inside and ring outside and then squeezed.
ID Number:1993.43.130
Date:Circa 1920
Silver candy dish, used at Frederick & Nelson, ca. 1950
Frederick & Nelson Department Store was founded in Seattle in 1891. Silver dessert dishes such as these were evidence of their elegant reputation.
ID Number:1993.43.153
Date:Circa 1950
Set of four silver vases used at Frederick & Nelson department store, ca. 1950
Frederick & Nelson Department Store was founded in Seattle in 1891. These vases are marked with the Frederick & Nelson name and are evidence of the store's elegant reputation.
ID Number:1993.43.154
Date:Circa 1950
Promotional glass ashtray, Magnolia Radio and Records, ca. 1960s
Magnolia Radio and Records opened in Seattle in the 1960s. It then became Magnolia Hi-Fi, and then Magnolia Audio Video, a retail arm of Best Buy.
ID Number:1994.7.12
Date:Circa 1960
Pair of beaded earrings, ca. 1970s
This pair of pink delicate beaded earrings were purchased in Seattle and were a popular fad in the 1970s.
ID Number:1994.7.35
Date:Circa 1970
Bracelet, 1960s
This gold plated women's fashion bracelet was purchased from either Frederick & Nelson or The Bon Marché in the 1960s.
ID Number:1994.7.37
Date:Circa 1960
Green wool dress and matching coat sold by Nordstrom Best, 1966-1972
This dress and coat ensemble has a label from Nordstrom Best, a short-lived name for merged fashion retail businesses Best’s Apparel and Nordstrom. Best’s was a women’s clothing store founded by Dorothy Cabot Best and Ivan Lovich Best. The store opened in 1925 at 1520 Third Avenue and then moved in 1935 to a larger location at 5th and Pine.…
ID Number:1994.Ensemble
Date:1966-1972
Turquoise pumps, ca. 1956
This pair of 1956 satin women's shoes were dyed turquoise to match a dress and purse. They were purchased at Frederick & Nelson and owned by a well-known Seattle architect. Worn in a set with dress, purse and earrings also in the MOHAI collection.
ID Number:1996.03.5
Date:Circa 1956