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Image of Pointed toe black patent leather heeled shoes, 1890

Pointed toe black patent leather heeled shoes, 1890

This pair of women's shoes with grosgrain ribbon were sold at Seattle shoe store, Baxter & Baxter, in the 1890s.
ID Number:1960.2010.14
Date:Circa 1890
Image of Rust-colored felt hat from J.S. Graham, 1921

Rust-colored felt hat from J.S. Graham, 1921

This hat was sold by Seattle retailer J.S. Graham. Owner John Graham opened the business just after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. His business grew through the years, and by 1910 he had a store on the corner of Second Ave and Spring Street where he specialized in clothing for women and children. Graham made routine buying trips to…
ID Number:1960.2028.M234
Date:1921
Image of Black patent dancing shoes, ca. 1915-1918

Black patent dancing shoes, ca. 1915-1918

These young girl's dancing shoes were sold by Frederick & Nelson in the 1910s.
ID Number:1960.2076.17
Date:Circa 1915-1918
Image of Black satin pumps, ca. 1918

Black satin pumps, ca. 1918

These women's shoes with a French heel were purchased at Seattle store Shuart's.
ID Number:1961.2315.1
Date:Circa 1918
Image of Hiking outfit, ca. 1920s

Hiking outfit, ca. 1920s

This two-piece ensemble includes a pair of short pants or knickers—a new option for women’s hiking clothing in the late 1910s and early 1920s. The pockets are functional, and a roomy cut in the seat makes for easy movement. The knickers have a label for a local maker “Queen City, Seattle.” In the 1920s, women’s fashion made revolutionary steps. The…
ID Number:1961.2417.7C782
Date:Circa 1920
Image of Pair of silver open-toed shoes, ca. 1940s-1950s

Pair of silver open-toed shoes, ca. 1940s-1950s

These women's shoes were made by Laird, Schober & Co for Turrell's in Seattle.
ID Number:1962.2517.5
Date:Circa 1940-1950
Image of Pair of brown leather logging boots, 1950

Pair of brown leather logging boots, 1950

These logging "cork" boots were handmade by Currin-Greene Shoe Co. in Seattle.
ID Number:1962.2545
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Purple straw hat with velvet flowers, 1923

Purple straw hat with velvet flowers, 1923

This hat was sold at Seattle department store Frederick & Nelson.
ID Number:1962.2614.M276
Date:1923
Image of Frederick & Nelson store card, Charge-a-Plate, ca. 1940

Frederick & Nelson store card, Charge-a-Plate, ca. 1940

This was an early form of credit card for use at Frederick & Nelson department stores in Seattle in the 1940s.
ID Number:1962.2827.4
Date:Circa 1940
Image of Brown suede shoes with leather open work, ca. 1915-1920s

Brown suede shoes with leather open work, ca. 1915-1920s

This pair of women's French heel shoes were sold at Turrell's, a Seattle shoe retailer, and belong in a set with matching brown velvet and lace dress.
ID Number:1963.3153.1
Date:Circa 1915-1920
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