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Image of Seattle Metro Transit operator's sweater, ca. 1975

Seattle Metro Transit operator's sweater, ca. 1975

This cardigan-style sweater was one of several uniform item options for Metro bus drivers in the mid-1970s. The brown, orange, and yellow color scheme matched Metro’s branding at the time. The plastic buttons feature a faux woodgrain texture. The donor, Anthony Longo, drove Metro buses from 1966 until 1976. He then shifted to a route facilities position where he worked…
ID Number:2010.29.2
Date:Circa 1975
Image of Woman's wool bathing suit, ca. 1925

Woman's wool bathing suit, ca. 1925

In the 1920s, bathing suits were at the forefront of modern women’s fashions. At the turn of the century, women were still wearing multi-layered bathing “costumes,” often with separate skirts covering bloomers. The knit one-piece suit, which clung to the body, was a freeing innovation for some and considered indecent by others. Except for the small skirt covering the hips,…
ID Number:2010.34.1
Date:Circa 1925
Image of T-shirt from the Seattle newspaper strike, 2001

T-shirt from the Seattle newspaper strike, 2001

This t-shirt was donated by a 15+ year employee of the Seattle Times who participated in the 49-day newspaper strike from November 2000 to January 2001. The strike was voted on by Pacific Northwest Guild members. The Seattle Union Record, featured on the shirt, was originally a local labor newspaper that ran for thirty years from 1899 to 1928. It…
ID Number:2011.20.3
Date:2001
Image of Seattle Sounders Football Club (FC) scarf, from their inaugural season in MLS, 2009

Seattle Sounders Football Club (FC) scarf, from their inaugural season in MLS, 2009

The Seattle Sounders formed as a North American Soccer League (NASL) team in 1974, and joined Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2009. As of 2023, the team has won two MLS Cup championships, four US Open Cups, and one CONCACAF championship (Confederation of North, Central America, and Carribean Association Football).
ID Number:2011.42.1
Date:2009
Image of Seattle centennial shirt, 1952

Seattle centennial shirt, 1952

This shirt, made by Buttnick, a Seattle casualwear company, is from a series of patterned shirts and scarves designed for Seattle’s centennial year, celebrated from November 1951 to November 1952. The print is an interesting collection of Seattle scenes considered iconic during this decade before the Space Needle was built. It includes sites like the Smith Tower, Kalakala ferry, and…
ID Number:2011.50.1
Date:1952
Image of Red crepe chiffon dress worn by Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn to a White House Christmas Party, ca. 1992-2004

Red crepe chiffon dress worn by Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn to a White House Christmas Party, ca. 1992-2004

This gown was worn to a White House Christmas party by Jennifer Blackburn Dunn (1941 - 2007). Dunn was a prominent politician who served Washington’s 8th district as a Republican in the US House of Representatives from 1993-2005. She was the chair of the Washington State Republican Party from 1981 to 1992 and twice a delegate to the United Nations…
ID Number:2011.64.1
Date:Circa 1992-2004
Image of Seattle Sounders FC replica jersey, autographed by Fredy Montero #17, ca. 2011

Seattle Sounders FC replica jersey, autographed by Fredy Montero #17, ca. 2011

The Seattle Sounders formed as a North American Soccer League (NASL) team in 1974, and joined Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2009. Fredy Montero, a Colombian professional soccer player, was part of the inaugural team where he was named Newcomer of the Year and he led the team in goals. He played four seasons with the Seattle Sounders, then moved…
ID Number:2011.67.1
Date:Circa 2011
Image of Lauren Jackson jersey from 2010 Storm Basketball championship season, 2010

Lauren Jackson jersey from 2010 Storm Basketball championship season, 2010

This jersey was worn during the 2010 season, which was when the Seattle Storm won their second Women's National Basketball (WNBA) championship. Lauren Jackson played for the storm from 2001 to 2012 and was a consistant standout during her 10+ years with the team.
ID Number:2011.97.1
Date:2010
Image of Coronation gown worn by Anne Slaugh, Miss Seafair 1997

Coronation gown worn by Anne Slaugh, Miss Seafair 1997

The first Seattle Seafair Queen was crowned in 1950. The title was changed to Miss Seafair in 1972 as the role evolved to put more emphasis on academics and personal achievements. Anne Slaugh selected this gown at Nordstrom to compete for the crown in 1997, partially because the back draped dramatically behind her when she played piano during the talent…
ID Number:2011.105.1
Date:1997
Image of Sequin dress worn by Anne Slaugh, Miss Seafair 1997

Sequin dress worn by Anne Slaugh, Miss Seafair 1997

The first Seattle Seafair Queen was crowned in 1950. The title was changed to Miss Seafair in 1972 as the role evolved to put more emphasis on academics and personal achievements. Anne Slaugh, Miss Seafair 1997, worked to expand her duties into a full year of public appearances and community service. This stunning blue sequined mermaid-like gown and matching shoes…
ID Number:2011.105.2.1
Date:1997
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