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Newsboy's apron for the Seattle Star newspaper, ca. 1930s
The Seattle Star newspaper was established in 1899 by E. W. Scripps and was known for being a “working man’s” paper. It was sold to Howard Parrish and other local Seattle businessmen in 1942 and eventually ceased publication in 1947. At the time it had the smallest circulation of the three daily newspapers, the others being the Seattle Times and…
ID Number:1976.6288
Date:Circa 1930
Black patent 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:1976.6321.3
Date:Circa 1960-1970
Green and black wool ski suit, ca. 1948
This ensemble was made, in part, by the Seattle Woolen Company, which began with a focus on menswear and water-repellant garments to appeal to “woodsmen, cannery workers, and fishermen.” They soon expanded to include clothing for sport and recreation, and began making more for women. As it became increasingly acceptable for women to participate in sporting activities, local companies met…
ID Number:1976.6342.C2251
Date:1948
Ski boots from Eddie Bauer Sporting Goods store, 1927-1928
Eddie Bauer established his outdoor sporting supply business in Seattle in 1920. The nation-wide retail stores and on-line catalog continue to provide customers with clothing, accessories and outdoor gear.
ID Number:1976.6342.5
Date:1927
Nordstrom Best evening pumps, ca. 1972
In 1963, Nordstrom purchased Seattle-based Best's Apparel and began selling shoes and other apparel under the name Nordstrom Best.
ID Number:1977.6449.10
Date:Circa 1972
Italian tan loafers 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:1977.6463.1
Date:1960-1970
Woman's day dress with Chilkat blanket pattern, ca.1935
Viola Garfield, an anthropology professor at the University of Washington, purchased this dress at the University Book Store in 1935 or 1936. Dr. Garfield studied totem poles and other indigenous Northwest Coast material culture.
ID Number:1977.6515.C2309
Date:1935
Rose pink cloche sold at MacDougall & Southwick in Seattle, 1920s
This hat was sold at Seattle department store MacDougall & Southwick. In 1875 Polish immigrants Ferdinand Toklas (1845-1924) and Paul Singerman (1847-1915) opened a retail business which soon became the city's first department store. Originally located at Cherry and Front Street (later called 1st Avenue), the store moved and expanded multiple times and was an early adopter of new technologies…
ID Number:1977.6517.49M896
Date:Circa 1920
Blue overcoat with cape worn by John Doyle Bishop, ca. 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.This coat references classic 19th-century greatcoat and…
ID Number:1977.6535.C2346
Date:Circa 1970
Beige silk Givenchy pumps, ca. 1970
These beige silk pumps were designed by Italian shoe designer Rene Mancini for the French fashion house Givenchy. They 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:1978.6597.1
Date:Circa 1970