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Image of T-Shirt with cartoon,

T-Shirt with cartoon, "Welcome to Washington, Californians Right Lane," 1989

This shirt is representative of a late-80s, early 90s backlash against rapid growth in Seattle and the influx of newcomers, many of whom were from California. Local columnist Emmett Watson was one of the champions of this backlash, writing about his fictional organization “Lesser Seattle” which opposed civic boosterism, urban renewal, and unbridled growth. The 1990 Almost Live! sketch “The…
ID Number:2022.Tshirt
Date:1989
Image of Bolo tie with enamel pendant,

Bolo tie with enamel pendant, "Seattle World's Fair Gay Way 1962"

The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair. This bolo tie was worn by Guy Murren who worked in Engineering and Maintenance Services at the Fair. The Gayway was the space-oriented amusement zone and featured 20 rides which were either brand…
ID Number:2023.9.2
Date:1962
Image of Polka-dot top and black skirt,

Polka-dot top and black skirt, "Worst Girlfriend"outfit from Almost Live TV show, 1990

This black crop top with polka-dot sleeves and black mini-skirt were worn by Tracey Conway as “The Worst Girlfriend in the World” on the Seattle comedy show Almost Live! Almost Live! aired from 1984 to 1999 on KING5 in Seattle. In its earliest years it was like a local version of the Tonight Show, but in 1989 the format changed…
ID Number:2023.15.1
Date:1990
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Long pearl earrings, part of the "Worst Girlfriend" outfit, 1992

These long clip-on earrings were worn by Tracey Conway as “The Worst Girlfriend in the World” on the Seattle comedy television show Almost Live! which aired from 1984 to 1999 on KING5 in Seattle. In its earliest years it was like a local version of the Tonight Show, but in 1989 the format changed to be a 30-minute sketch comedy…
ID Number:2023.15.3
Date:1992
Image of Multicolored sequin dress, 1991

Multicolored sequin dress, 1991

This sequin dress was worn by Tracey Conway on the Seattle television comedy show Almost Live! which aired from 1984 to 1999 on KING5 in Seattle. In its earliest years, Almost Live! was like a local version of the Tonight Show, but in 1989 the format changed to be a 30-minute sketch comedy show. Cast member Tracey Conway moved to…
ID Number:2023.15.4
Date:1991
Image of Navy wool dress with red and white accents, 1991

Navy wool dress with red and white accents, 1991

This navy wool dress with contrasting buttons was worn by Tracey Conway on the Seattle television comedy show Almost Live! which aired from 1984 to 1999 on KING5 in Seattle. In its earliest years, Almost Live! was like a local version of the Tonight Show, but in 1989 the format changed to be a 30-minute sketch comedy show. Cast member…
ID Number:2023.15.5
Date:1991
Image of Red plaid and black dress, 1991

Red plaid and black dress, 1991

This red plaid dress was worn by Tracey Conway on the Seattle comedy television show Almost Live! which aired from 1984 to 1999 on KING5 in Seattle. In its earliest years it was like a local version of the Tonight Show, but in 1989 the format changed to be a 30-minute sketch comedy show. Cast member Tracey Conway moved to…
ID Number:2023.15.6
Date:1991
Image of Floral dress with dark background, 1990

Floral dress with dark background, 1990

This dark floral dress was worn by Tracey Conway on the Seattle comedy television show Almost Live! which aired from 1984 to 1999 on KING5 in Seattle. In its earliest years it was like a local version of the Tonight Show, but in 1989 the format changed to be a 30-minute sketch comedy show. Cast member Tracey Conway moved to…
ID Number:2023.15.7
Date:1990
Image of Blue polka dot dress, ca. 1992

Blue polka dot dress, ca. 1992

This blue dress with small polka-dots was worn by Tracey Conway on the Seattle television comedy show Almost Live! which aired from 1984 to 1999 on KING5 in Seattle. In its earliest years, Almost Live! was like a local version of the Tonight Show, but in 1989 the format changed to be a 30-minute sketch comedy show. Cast member Tracey…
ID Number:2023.15.8
Date:Circa 1992
Image of Green silk top, ca. 1993

Green silk top, ca. 1993

This green silk jacket top was worn by Tracey Conway on the Seattle television comedy show Almost Live! which aired from 1984 to 1999 on KING5 in Seattle. In its earliest years, Almost Live! was like a local version of the Tonight Show, but in 1989 the format changed to be a 30-minute sketch comedy show. Cast member Tracey Conway…
ID Number:2023.15.9
Date:Circa 1993
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