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Black broadcloth sidesaddle riding habit, 1907
The riding habit is one of the oldest types of sportswear for women. It often incorporates elements of traditional menswear. Habits are usually made of heavy and durable fabrics, and are precisely tailored. They sometimes even have a pair of breeches hidden under the skirt—modesty insurance in the event of being thrown from a horse. This one has a tailored…
ID Number:1953.595.C312
Date:Circa 1907
Silver heeled shoes with gold accents, ca. 1920-1925
These silver and gold heels were sold at Seattle department store Frederick & Nelson in the late 1910s or early 1920s. The strap would have made them ideal for dancing.
ID Number:1953.596.2
Date:Circa 1920-1925
Silver shoes with straps, ca. 1920s
These women's shoes were made in New York and sold at Baxter & Baxter shoe retailer in Seattle.
ID Number:1953.598.3
Date:Circa 1920-1925
Peach silk heels with ankle strap and silver decoration, ca. 1925-1929
These women's shoes were sold at Seattle shoe store Turrell's, probably in the mid to late 1920s.
ID Number:1953.598.4
Date:Circa 1925-1929
High top two-toned boots, ca. 1905
These boots were sold at Eggert's, an early Seattle shoe store, around 1905.
ID Number:1953.633.3
Date:Circa 1905
Rose satin gown with butterfly print, 1937-1938
Elsa Schiaparelli, who was known for avant-garde and surrealist touches, designed this gown at her couture house in Paris. The gown belonged to Guendolen Carkeek Plestcheeff, who was born in Seattle but spent time in Europe as a young woman. She continued to make buying trips overseas to restock her wardrobe long after she moved back to Seattle in 1931.…
ID Number:1953.642.6C588
Date:1937-1938
Navy blue knit suit, attributed to Chanel, ca. 1935
This suit 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 was a customer at many of the most well-known couture houses in…
ID Number:1953.642.7C589
Date:Circa 1935-1939
Handmade pocket purse, ca.1847
This beaded purse belonged to Mary Ann Denny and was made around 1847. Born Mary Ann Boren, she was part of the first white family to settle in what was to become Seattle.
ID Number:1953.651.A.1
Date:1847
Pair of black kid leather boots, 1890
These women's shoes feature a label with the name L.A. Treen in Seattle and belonged to Mrs. J.H. Baillargeon.
ID Number:1953.659.13
Date:1890
White ostrich fan with mother of pearl handle, ca. 1900
This hand fan belonged to Mrs. J.A. Baillargeon (Abbie Collins), the daughter of John Collins who was Seattle's fourth mayor and a local entrepreneur.
ID Number:1953.659.g
Date:Circa 1900