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Image of High laced tan leather shoes, ca. 1910

High laced tan leather shoes, ca. 1910

These women's shoes were sold at Eggert's Seattle store around 1910.
ID Number:1960.1960.1
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Black leather high topped laced shoes, ca. 1905

Black leather high topped laced shoes, ca. 1905

This pair of women's shoes was purchased from Baxter's shoe store in Seattle around 1905.
ID Number:1960.2010.12
Date:Circa 1905
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 Hunting jacket made by C. C. Filson, ca. 1922

Hunting jacket made by C. C. Filson, ca. 1922

This hunting jacket was made by the C.C. Filson Company founded in Seattle in 1897. It features four types of pockets used for storing everything from a compass to shot game. The pocket for storing game can be accessed from the front of the jacket, and leads to a large cavity within the back. One small pocket’s placement is a…
ID Number:1960.2139.C712
Date:Circa 1922
Image of High top heavy boots, ca. 1920

High top heavy boots, ca. 1920

These heavy duty men's lace-up boots were popular for camping in the 1920s. The maker, McDonald Shoe Co., was based in Tacoma.
ID Number:1961.2181.2
Date:Circa 1920
Image of Heavy canvas poncho, ca. 1910

Heavy canvas poncho, ca. 1910

This heavy canvas poncho was cleverly made to also function as a bag, ground sheet, or makeshift shelter. When worn as a garment, its voluminous shape and rain-resistant fabric keep the wearer dry. When it is laid flat into one large rectangle, the collar covers the neck opening. Buttons and buttonholes along the edges can attach to each other in…
ID Number:1961.2244.5C2013
Date:Circa 1910
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 Denim “crawler” overalls made by the Black Manufacturing Company, 1910

Denim “crawler” overalls made by the Black Manufacturing Company, 1910

George G. Black founded the Black Manufacturing Company in Seattle in 1902. Their specialty was durable workwear and outdoor gear, with overalls being one of their leading products. This small version was designed just like durable overalls for an adult but built to withstand heavy crawling! These overalls were worn in Seattle by two sisters when they were between 1…
ID Number:1961.2366.10
Date:1910
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