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Black velvet pumps, ca. 1912
These black velvet women's shoes feature a rhinestone buckle. They were purchased from early Seattle store Jenkin's Shoe Co. around 1912.
ID Number:1980.7069.2
Date:Circa 1912
Pair of two-tone wing tip shoes, 1970s
This pair of dressy two-toned loafers were purchased at a Florsheim Shoes store in Seattle in the 1970s. The owner, Mark Dempsey, was a theater actor who grew up in Seattle in the mid- to late-20th century.
ID Number:1980.7083.3
Date:1970-1979
Blue skeet shooting sweater, ca. 1940s
This blue sweater was made by Sportcraft Knitting in Seattle specifically for skeet and trap shooting. The leather patch on the shoulder has padding underneath to cushion where the gun rests. It was worn by Victor Denny who was the grandson of Seattle founders David and Louisa Denny and an avid sportsman. He was a member of the Seattle Gun…
ID Number:1980.7106.5C2525
Date:Circa 1940
Women’s athletic shoes, ca. 1890-1910
These athletic shoes were used for sports like tennis or basketball around the turn of the 20th century. The owner of the shoes, Mrs. Grace Boyns, lived in Seattle on Queen Anne hill.
ID Number:1981.7181.1
Date:Circa 1880-1900
Baby's leather bootees, sold at Nordstrom, ca. 1900
Nordstrom began as a shoe retailer established in Seattle in 1901 by Carl Wallin and Swedish immigrant John Nordstrom (Wallin & Nordstrom). By 1929, both Nordstrom and Wallin had retired and sold their shares to Nordstrom's sons, Everett and Elmer. In 1930, when the newly remodeled Second Avenue store was reopened, the name changed to Nordstrom and eventually opened stores…
ID Number:1981.7231.7
Date:Circa 1900
White kid leather wedding shoes, 1908
Eggert's was an early Seattle retailer. These shoes were worn at the first formal wedding held at St. James Cathedral in Seattle on October 21, 1908.
ID Number:1981.7231.23
Date:1908
Emerald green cocktail dress with large flower on left hip, ca. 1950
This green satin evening dress was designed by Ernest Newman of Beverly Hills and sold in Seattle by retailer John Doyle Bishop (1913-1980). Bishop operated a high-end women’s clothing store 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. Bishop took great pride…
ID Number:1981.7251.1C2557
Date:Circa 1950
Plaid dress designed by Claire McCardell and sold at Best's Apparel, 1950
This dress was designed by Claire McCardell, one of the most influential American ready-to-wear designers of the 20th century. It was sold in Seattle at Best’s Apparel. Best’s was a women’s clothing store founded by Dorothy Cabot Best (1888-1958) and Ivan Lovich Best (1887-1979). The store opened in 1925 on Third Avenue between Pine and Pike and moved to a…
ID Number:1981.7272.1C2562
Date:1950
SeaFair King Neptune Rex I hat, 1950
Since 1950, the Seattle Seafair festival has recognized notable local individuals as Seafair Royalty, including King Neptune, Prime Minister, and Seafair Queen (Miss Seafair). Victor Rabel, President of the Star Machinery Company in Seattle, an industrial equipment and service business, wore this hat as part of his uniform representing the first ever honorary Seafair King.
ID Number:1981.7312.2C2575
Date:1950
SeaFair King Neptune Rex I hat, 1950
Since 1950, the Seattle Seafair festival has recognized notable local individuals as Seafair Royalty, including King Neptune, Prime Minister, and Seafair Queen (Miss Seafair). Victor Rabel, President of the Star Machinery Company in Seattle, an industrial equipment and service business, wore this hat as part of his uniform representing the first ever honorary Seafair King.
ID Number:1981.7312.3C2575
Date:1950