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Image of Nordstrom shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1980s

Nordstrom shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1980s

Nordstrom department store 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. The logo…
ID Number:2019.ShoppingBags.02
Date:Circa 1980
Image of The Bon Marché shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1960s

The Bon Marché shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1960s

The Bon Marché, which translates to "the good market" or "the good deal," was founded in Seattle in 1890 by Edward Nordhoff. In the late 20th century, the company merged with Federated Department Stores and is now Macy's Department Store.
ID Number:2019.ShoppingBags.04
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Frederick & Nelson shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1960s

Frederick & Nelson shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1960s

Frederick & Nelson, founded by Donald E. Frederick (1860-1937) and Nels B. Nelson (1854-1907) in 1891, was for many years Seattle's premier department store. They began by selling used furniture during the rebuilding of Seattle after the Great Fire of 1889, and expanded to include home delivery of goods, a tea room, and ready-to-wear men's and women's fashions. In 1992,…
ID Number:2019.ShoppingBags.05
Date:Circa 1960
Image of The Bon Marché shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1980s

The Bon Marché shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1980s

The Bon Marché, which translates to "the good market" or "the good deal," was founded in Seattle in 1890 by Edward Nordhoff. In the late 20th century, the company merged with Federated Department Stores and is now Macy's Department Store.
ID Number:2019.ShoppingBags.06
Date:Circa 1980
Image of Nordstrom shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1980s

Nordstrom shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1980s

Nordstrom department store 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…
ID Number:2019.ShoppingBags.07
Date:Circa 1980
Image of Nordstrom shopping bag for shoes, Seattle, ca. 1960s

Nordstrom shopping bag for shoes, Seattle, ca. 1960s

Nordstrom department store 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…
ID Number:2019.ShoppingBags.09
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Frederick & Nelson shopping bag for

Frederick & Nelson shopping bag for "Arcade Wine," Seattle, ca. 1980s

Frederick & Nelson, founded by Donald E. Frederick (1860-1937) and Nels B. Nelson (1854-1907) in 1891, was for many years Seattle's premier department store. They began by selling used furniture during the rebuilding of Seattle after the Great Fire of 1889, and expanded to include home delivery of goods, a tea room, and ready-to-wear men's and women's fashions. In the…
ID Number:2019.ShoppingBags.10
Date:Circa 1980
Image of Penney's shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1960s

Penney's shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1960s

JC Penney's opened a branch department store in downtown Seattle on the corner of Second Avenue and Pike Street in the 1930s. The store closed in the early 1980s and the building torn down to make way for a residential tower.
ID Number:2019.ShoppingBags.11
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Salt and pepper shaker set from the Frederick & Nelson dining room, ca. 1960

Salt and pepper shaker set from the Frederick & Nelson dining room, ca. 1960

Frederick & Nelson, founded by Donald E. Frederick (1860-1937) and Nels B. Nelson (1854-1907) in 1891, was for many years Seattle's premier department store. They began by selling used furniture during the rebuilding of Seattle after the Great Fire of 1889, and expanded to include home delivery of goods, a tea room, and ready-to-wear men's and women's fashions. This donor…
ID Number:2020.9.1
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Pair of red

Pair of red "Saylor" children's shoes from See Kai Run, 2019

See Kai Run was founded in 2004 in Seattle by mom Cause Haun. The company makes children’s shoes which are fun, well crafted, and engineered to promote healthy foot development. This red pair is also “water friendly” and machine washable.
ID Number:2020.20.1
Date:2019
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