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Chinese Dragon Robe from the Goon Dip family, ca. 1900-1920
This is one of several Chinese garments donated to MOHAI by Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975). Lillian was born in Portland Oregon and spent most of her early life at the Milwaukee Hotel in Seattle’s Chinatown. Lillian was an accomplished dancer, studying ballet with several teachers including Seattle’s well-known Mary Ann Wells. She often performed in traditional Chinese costumes. Her father…
ID Number:1974.5914.26
Date:Circa 1900-1920
Chinese Theatrical Jacket with Metallic Thread from the Goon Dip family, ca. 1890-1910
This is one of several Chinese garments donated to MOHAI by Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975). Lillian was born in Portland Oregon and spent most of her early life at the Milwaukee Hotel in Seattle’s Chinatown. Lillian was an accomplished dancer, studying ballet with several teachers including Seattle’s well-known Mary Ann Wells. She often performed in traditional Chinese costumes. Her father…
ID Number:1974.5914.32
Date:1890-1910
Chinese Woman's Jacket from the Goon Dip family, ca. 1890-1910
This is one of several Chinese garments donated to MOHAI by Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975). Lillian was born in Portland Oregon and spent most of her early life at the Milwaukee Hotel in Seattle’s Chinatown. Lillian was an accomplished dancer, studying ballet with several teachers including Seattle’s well-known Mary Ann Wells. She often performed in traditional Chinese costumes. Her father…
ID Number:1974.5914.33
Date:1890-1910
Chinese headdress worn by Lillian Goon Dip, ca. 1900-1920
This Chinese headdress belonged to Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975) and she is shown wearing it in a circa 1925 photo in the MOHAI Collection (shs14125). Lillian was born Lillian Goon in Portland Oregon and spent most of her early life at the Milwaukee Hotel in Seattle’s Chinatown. Her father was Seattle’s Chinese consul and hotel owner, Goon Dip (circa 1862-1933).…
ID Number:1974.5914.36
Date:Circa 1900-1920
Brocade T-strap evening shoes, ca. 1920s
This pair of women's brocade T-strap evening shoes were sold in the 1920s by I. Miller Co. and worn by Olive J. Smith, buyer for Nordstrom and local fashion influencer.
ID Number:1974.5916.1
Date:Circa 1920
Black high heels with black bows, ca. 1950s
These pumps, "Mijji by Deluca Originals," were purchased from Best's Apparel in Seattle in the 1950s.
ID Number:1974.5919.116
Date:Circa 1950
White loafers worn by Daniel J. Evans, ca. 1971
Daniel J. Evans most likely wore these Sak's-Fifth Avenue shoes while he was the Governor of Washington State from 1965-1977. He later was a State Senator from 1983-1989.
ID Number:1974.5924.5
Date:Circa 1971
White Corfam pumps, ca. 1958
In the 1950s, Best's Apparel was located on the corner of Fifth and Pine Streets in downtown Seattle. The company combined with Nordstrom in the 1960s to become Nordstrom-Best's.
ID Number:1974.5983.1
Date:Circa 1958
Chiffon and taffeta dress from MacDougall & Southwick, ca. 1915
This light and romantic dress is typical of 1910s fashion. The wide hips reference the 18th century, but the shortened length is evidence of the modernizing changes that occurred during the First World War. In addition to a label for Seattle department store MacDougall & Southwick, there is also one which reads “Harry Collins, Art in Dress, Authorized Reproduction by…
ID Number:1975.5995.9C2095
Date:Circa 1915
Brown calf boots worn by John Doyle Bishop, ca. 1960s-1970s
John Doyle Bishop (1913-1980) operated a high-end women’s clothing store in Seattle from 1950 until his death in 1980. He sourced designer garments from the United States and Europe and provided personalized fashion advice for his devoted clients. He was also known for his personal style and cultivated a reputation as a local personality.
ID Number:1975.6056.2A
Date:Circa 1960-1970