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Woman's Chinese robe, ca. 1890-1910
This Chinese robe belonged to Seattleite Ann Dulien Diamond (1909-1984), who was a collector of art and clothing from Japan and China. 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 her marriage to Louis T. Dulien in the…
ID Number:1978.6597.15C2364
Date:Circa 1890-1910
Cream colored straw hat with black lace, 1947
This hat is woven out of Milan straw and trimmed with black chiffon and lace. It belonged to Seattleite Ann (Fabrikant) Dulien Diamond (1909-1984). She was born in Poland and immigrated to New York City with her family in 1911. There she met her first husband, Louis Theodore Dulien (1895-1979), with whom she moved to Seattle about 1935. The couple…
ID Number:1978.6597.25M919
Date:1947
World War II Coast Guard (SPAR) uniform, ca. 1940
During World War II, the Coast Guard Women’s Reserve was known as the SPARs. SPAR is an acronym of the Coast Guard motto “Semper Paratus –Always Ready.” SPAR assignments range from essential clerical positions to air control operations, parachute rigging and more. The SPAR uniforms were the same design as the Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). The…
ID Number:1978.6708.15C2403
Date:Circa 1940
Straw boater hat from C. C. Filson Co, ca. 1900-1920
This straw hat was sold by C. C. Filson company of Seattle. Filson was founded in 1897 to outfit Klondike Gold Rush miners for harsh conditions. They soon became known as suppliers of high-quality gear for all kinds of outdoor professions, adventurers, and hobbyists. Straw “boater” hats were popular in the late 19th and early 20th century for both men…
ID Number:1979.6787.1M959
Date:Circa 1900-1920
Black pumps with floral print, ca. 1950
This pair of women's floral print heels were sold at local retailer Best's Apparel around 1950.
ID Number:1979.6842.10
Date:Circa 1950
Grey silk tea-length evening gown worn by Evelyn Baker Langlie, 1958
This dress belonged to Evelyn Baker Langlie (1903-2000) former first lady of Washington State. It is missing its original belt. Langlie was born in Pittsburgh and met Arthur B. Langlie on a blind date in Spokane. They married in 1928. She was passionate about music and the arts and was a supporter of the Seattle Opera, Seattle Symphony, Seattle Art…
ID Number:1979.6846.46C2425
Date:1958
U.S. Navy WAVE uniform, worn by Jane Blogg, 1942
During World War II, the Women’s division of the United States Naval Reserve was known as the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). WAVES filled a variety of roles, including rigging parachutes, guiding planes in the control tower, work as metalsmiths, and more. WAVES were in high demand and received equal pay to their male counterparts of the same…
ID Number:1980.6961.1C2449
Date:1942
Woman's straw boater, ca. 1894
In the late 19th century the straw “boater” hat was the go-to style for warm weather and for sporting activities. Both men and women wore versions of these flat, lightweight hats. This one may have been worn for bicycling.
ID Number:1980.6974.38M982
Date:Circa 1894
Pair of white leather pumps, ca. 1950
This pair of everyday women's pumps were made and sold by Nordstrom in the 1950s.
ID Number:1980.6974.54
Date:Circa 1950
High-laced black kid leather walking boots, 1916
This pair of leather walking boots were sold at The Bon Marché in Seattle around 1916.
ID Number:1980.6974.58
Date:1916