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Image of Green and white leather shoes worn by John Doyle Bishop, ca. 1970s

Green and white leather shoes worn by John Doyle Bishop, ca. 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. Bishop took great pride in his…
ID Number:1975.6056.3E
Date:Circa 1970
Image of Pair of suede loafers worn by John Doyle Bishop, 1960s-1970s

Pair of suede loafers worn by John Doyle Bishop, 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:1975.6056.3G
Date:Circa 1960-1970
Image of Pair of carpet slippers worn by John Doyle Bishop, ca. 1960

Pair of carpet slippers worn by John Doyle Bishop, ca. 1960

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. These slippers are in the style…
ID Number:1975.6056.4
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Green patterned suit worn by John Doyle Bishop, 1970

Green patterned suit worn by John Doyle Bishop, 1970

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. He had most of his suits…
ID Number:1975.6056.14C2124
Date:1970
Image of Batik print jacket worn by John Doyle Bishop, 1967

Batik print jacket worn by John Doyle Bishop, 1967

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. Bishop wore this jacket for a…
ID Number:1975.6056.20C2130
Date:1967
Image of Black and gold cocktail dress, 1950s

Black and gold cocktail dress, 1950s

This 1950s cocktail dress has three built-in petticoat layers to give it extra volume. It belonged to Seattleite Ann Dulien Diamond (1909-1984), who donated many high-fashion garments to MOHAI’s collection. She was born Ann Fabrikant in Russia (now Poland) in 1909 and came to the United States in 1911. She grew up in New York and moved to Seattle after…
ID Number:1975.6058.5C2137
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Woman's black alpaca wool cocktail dress with underskirt, 1956

Woman's black alpaca wool cocktail dress with underskirt, 1956

This black cocktail dress was made in the Couture house of Christian Dior in Paris. It is from his 1956 Autumn/Winter collection. The main dress has a skirt that is split in front and would open when walking or sitting. For modesty, there is a slim black skirt worn underneath the main dress. The dress belonged to Seattleite Ann Dulien…
ID Number:1975.6058.8C2140
Date:1956
Image of Two-piece yellow cocktail dress, ca. 1965

Two-piece yellow cocktail dress, ca. 1965

This cocktail dress, covered in shimmering plastic paillettes, was made by the New York designer Donald Brooks. Brooks designed costumes for stage and screen as well as his own line of ready-to-wear women’s clothing. The dress belonged to Seattleite Ann Dulien Diamond (1909-1984), who donated many high-fashion garments to MOHAI’s collection. She was born Ann Fabrikant in Russia (now Poland)…
ID Number:1975.6058.9C2201
Date:1965
Image of Blue cocktail or dancing dress, designed by Jean Dessès, ca. 1965

Blue cocktail or dancing dress, designed by Jean Dessès, ca. 1965

This strapless dress with layers of accordion pleated netting was designed in Paris by couture designer Jean Dessès. It belonged to Seattleite Ann Dulien Diamond (1909-1984), who donated many high-fashion garments to MOHAI’s collection. She was born Ann Fabrikant in Russia (now Poland) in 1909 and came to the United States in 1911. She grew up in New York and…
ID Number:1975.6058.11C2203
Date:1965
Image of Collapsible silk bengaline top hat, ca. 1880

Collapsible silk bengaline top hat, ca. 1880

This top hat was made in New York and sold at the Bennett-Gaffney Company, a hat, clothing and furniture store around the turn of the 20th century in Seattle.
ID Number:1975.6098.1M802
Date:Circa 1880
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