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Image of Green satin sheath dress, ca. 1968

Green satin sheath dress, ca. 1968

This gown was purchased from the Frederick & Nelson Designer Room and worn for an evening out at Seattle restaurant Canlis.
ID Number:2013.27.1
Date:1965-1970
Image of Neon sign from the Alki Tavern in West Seattle, ca. 1977

Neon sign from the Alki Tavern in West Seattle, ca. 1977

Located at 1321 Hrbor Avenue SW in West Seattle, the Alki Tavern was famous for it's biker dive bar feel and Tuesday $1 Wimpy Burgers and Thursday $1 Tacos. Hundreds of motorcycles could be seen lined up on both sides of the street by the tavern. It was a staple of the West Seattle neighborhood for 37 until it closed…
ID Number:2013.33.1
Date:Circa 1977
Image of Collection of nine swizzle sticks from various restaurants, hotels, and businesses in the Seattle area, ca. 1930-1970

Collection of nine swizzle sticks from various restaurants, hotels, and businesses in the Seattle area, ca. 1930-1970

The collection includes: Ivar's Seafood restaurant; Clarks restaurant; Rosellini's 410 restaurant; the Edgewater Inn; The Norselander restaurant; The Bon Marché department store; Olympic Hotel; Trader Vic's restaurant; and The Wharf restaurant.
ID Number:2014.70.2
Date:Circa 1930-1970
Image of Rainier Beer neon sign,

Rainier Beer neon sign, "Rainier Dry Special," ca. 1990-2000

This neon Rainier Beer sign is one of three in the MOHAI collection that came from a south Seattle bar called the "Beverly Park Tavern." The bar was located at 10843 1st Ave S just north of Burien and was in operation from at least 1990 (or prior) until about 2007. The donor's son worked for Boeing and frequented this…
ID Number:2014.105.1
Date:Circa 1990-2000
Image of Rainier Beer neon sign with company logo

Rainier Beer neon sign with company logo "R," ca. 1990-2000

This neon Rainier Beer sign is one of three in the MOHAI collection that came from a south Seattle bar called the "Beverly Park Tavern." The bar was located at 10843 1st Ave S just north of Burien and was in operation from at least 1990 (or prior) until about 2007. The donor's son worked for Boeing and frequented this…
ID Number:2014.105.2
Date:Circa 1990-2000
Image of Rainier Beer neon sign featuring the company's

Rainier Beer neon sign featuring the company's "Ice" brand, ca. 1990-2000

This neon Rainier Beer sign is one of three in the MOHAI collection that came from a south Seattle bar called the "Beverly Park Tavern." The bar was located at 10843 1st Ave S just north of Burien and was in operation from at least 1990 (or prior) until about 2007. The donor's son worked for Boeing and frequented this…
ID Number:2014.105.3
Date:Circa 1990-2000
Image of Lazy Susan from Tai Tung Restaurant, Seattle, Washington, ca. 1959-1961

Lazy Susan from Tai Tung Restaurant, Seattle, Washington, ca. 1959-1961

The Tai Tung Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in Seattle, established in 1935. The restaurant was a favorite of several Seattle mayors, and even Bruce Lee had a favorite booth. The donor of the Lazy Susan, Harry Chan, an immigrant from China in 1968, has worked at Tai Tung since her arrived in the US. He is now…
ID Number:2015.86.1
Date:1959-1961
Image of Matchbook from the China Pheasant Club in Seattle, ca. 1950

Matchbook from the China Pheasant Club in Seattle, ca. 1950

The China Pheasant Club once located on Marginal Way was owned by Wilmer Morgan, a Black person who also owned the Birdland Supper Club and the Mardi Gras Grill.
ID Number:2016.20.29
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Matchbook from the Congo Club in Seattle, ca. 1950

Matchbook from the Congo Club in Seattle, ca. 1950

The Congo Club was located on Broadway in Seattle. The image on the outside of the matchbook is repeated on the matches inside.
ID Number:2016.20.30
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Matchbook from Maison Blanc restaurant in Seattle, ca. 1950

Matchbook from Maison Blanc restaurant in Seattle, ca. 1950

Charles Joseph Ernest Blanc, founder of the Chef's de Cuisine organization, opened his Café in 1916 and it became the Masion Blanc in 1935. The menu featured gourmet food from around the world. The restaurant was destroyed in a fire in 1960.
ID Number:2016.20.31
Date:Circa 1950
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