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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
Image of Wig and hat worn by Stan Boreson, local celebrity and beloved performer, ca. 1994

Wig and hat worn by Stan Boreson, local celebrity and beloved performer, ca. 1994

Stan Boreson (1925-2017), born in Everett, Washington, was one of Seattle's childrens television pioneers. Starting with his daily KING's Klubhouse in 1950, (later "The Stan Boreson Show"), he and sidekick Doug Setterberg, (a.k.a "Hey You") entertained Seattle's children from around 1950 until 1967. Boreson also had an active recording career. He played the accordion and, through the years, became regionally…
ID Number:2020.23.RefWigHat
Date:Circa 1994
Image of Three-piece suit, ca. 1960s-1970s

Three-piece suit, ca. 1960s-1970s

Stanley A. Hostek (1918-2014) was a prominent and influential tailor in Seattle. In addition to owning his own custom tailoring business, he taught tailoring at Edison Technical School (now Seattle Community College) and authored a series of instructional tailoring books in the 1970s.
ID Number:2020.24.1
Date:Circa 1960-1970
Image of Western-style suit, ca. 1970s

Western-style suit, ca. 1970s

Stanley A. Hostek (1918-2014) was a prominent and influential tailor in Seattle. In addition to owning his own custom tailoring business, he taught tailoring at Edison Technical School (now Seattle Community College) and authored a series of instructional tailoring books in the 1970s.
ID Number:2020.24.2
Date:Circa 1970-1979
Image of Silk necktie with dark blue, pink, and red print, ca. 1950s-1990s

Silk necktie with dark blue, pink, and red print, ca. 1950s-1990s

This necktie was made by Stanley A. Hostek (1918-2014) who was a prominent and influential tailor in Seattle. In addition to owning his own custom tailoring business, he taught tailoring at Edison Technical School (now Seattle Community College) and authored a series of instructional tailoring books in the 1970s.
ID Number:2020.24.4
Date:Circa 1950-1990
Image of Silk necktie with red and navy woven pattern, ca. 1950s-1990s

Silk necktie with red and navy woven pattern, ca. 1950s-1990s

This necktie was made by Stanley A. Hostek (1918-2014) who was a prominent and influential tailor in Seattle. In addition to owning his own custom tailoring business, he taught tailoring at Edison Technical School (now Seattle Community College) and authored a series of instructional tailoring books in the 1970s.
ID Number:2020.24.5
Date:Circa 1950-1990
Image of Long light blue dress, ca. 1960s-1970s

Long light blue dress, ca. 1960s-1970s

Stanley A. Hostek (1918-2014) was a prominent and influential tailor in Seattle. In addition to owning his own custom tailoring business, he taught tailoring at Edison Technical School (now Seattle Community College) and authored a series of instructional tailoring books in the 1970s. He made this dress for his wife Dorothy Hostek.
ID Number:2020.24.7
Date:Circa 1960-1970
Image of Green cocktail dress, 1950s-1960s

Green cocktail dress, 1950s-1960s

Stanley A. Hostek (1918-2014) was a prominent and influential tailor in Seattle. In addition to owning his own custom tailoring business, he taught tailoring at Edison Technical School (now Seattle Community College) and authored a series of instructional tailoring books in the 1970s. He made this dress for his wife Dorothy Hostek.
ID Number:2020.24.8
Date:1954-1969
Image of Vest made of labels, ca. 1970s-1990s

Vest made of labels, ca. 1970s-1990s

Stanley A. Hostek (1918-2014) was a prominent and influential tailor in Seattle. In addition to owning his own custom tailoring business, he taught tailoring at Edison Technical School (now Seattle Community College) and authored a series of instructional tailoring books in the 1970s. He made this vest for his wife Dorothy Hostek out of labels from various sources, but predominantly…
ID Number:2020.24.9
Date:Circa 1970-1990
Image of Ruler for sleeve inseam used by Stanley Hostek, ca. 1950s-1990s

Ruler for sleeve inseam used by Stanley Hostek, ca. 1950s-1990s

Stanley A. Hostek (1918-2014) was a prominent and influential tailor in Seattle. In addition to owning his own custom tailoring business, he taught tailoring at Edison Technical School (now Seattle Community College) and authored a series of instructional tailoring books in the 1970s.
ID Number:2020.24.11
Date:Circa 1950-1990
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