73 results for: Frederick and Nelson
Hatmaking conformateur and formillian from Frederick & Nelson, 1899-1900
This machine is used to measure heads for hatmaking. It is built to accomodate all head sizes through a series of 48 articulated ebony slats that conform to the features of one's head.
ID Number:1993.43.93
Date:1899-1900
Shoe stretcher used at Frederick & Nelson shoe department, ca. 1920s
Frederick & Nelson Department Store was founded in Seattle in 1891. This cast iron tool was used for stretching shoes to relieve pressure, with the balled end placed inside and ring outside and then squeezed.
ID Number:1993.43.130
Date:Circa 1920
Silver candy dish, used at Frederick & Nelson, ca. 1950
Frederick & Nelson Department Store was founded in Seattle in 1891. Silver dessert dishes such as these were evidence of their elegant reputation.
ID Number:1993.43.153
Date:Circa 1950
Set of four silver vases used at Frederick & Nelson department store, ca. 1950
Frederick & Nelson Department Store was founded in Seattle in 1891. These vases are marked with the Frederick & Nelson name and are evidence of the store's elegant reputation.
ID Number:1993.43.154
Date:Circa 1950
Bracelet, 1960s
This gold plated women's fashion bracelet was purchased from either Frederick & Nelson or The Bon Marché in the 1960s.
ID Number:1994.7.37
Date:Circa 1960
Turquoise pumps, ca. 1956
This pair of 1956 satin women's shoes were dyed turquoise to match a dress and purse. They were purchased at Frederick & Nelson and owned by a well-known Seattle architect. Worn in a set with dress, purse and earrings also in the MOHAI collection.
ID Number:1996.03.5
Date:Circa 1956
Frango mints food box, ca. 1950s
Frango's chocolates were originally made in the candy kitchen atop the Frederick & Nelson store in downtown Seattle and were sold in the store starting in 1918 until it closed in 1992. Ownership of the name changed with mergers and Chicago store Marshall Field's produced their own version using a different recipe. Today, you can still buy these delicious candies…
ID Number:2002.10.1
Date:Circa 1950
Jamacas Rum Frango container, ca. 1950s
Frangos were first developed and sold by Seattle department store Frederick & Nelson in 1918 and continue to be sold at Macy's stores everywhere. This round box, once filled with Jamacas Rum flavor Frango chocolate truffles, was sold in the 1950s.
ID Number:2002.10.2
Date:Circa 1950
Silk cocktail dress designed by Emilio Pucci, ca. 1970s
Italian designer Emilio Pucci was known for geometric and kaleidoscopic bright prints, and sleek silhouettes that were influenced by his background in sportswear. The dress was purchased from the “Designer Room” at Seattle department store Frederick & Nelson. The Designer Room was the department with the highest-end fashions—selling couture from Europe and top American designers from New York to Los…
ID Number:2002.42.4
Date:Circa 1970
Pair of green satin heels, ca. 1970s
These green satin spiked heels were purchased at Frederick & Nelson to be worn with matching evening dress and purse also in the MOHAI collection.
ID Number:2002.42.10
Date:Circa 1970