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Kids' rainbow stripe bike shorts, from Nordstrom "Be Proud" line, 2022
These shorts, from Seattle-based retailer Nordstrom, are part of their 2022 “Be Proud” line. The designs included clothing and accessories for adults and children, made for wearers of many gender identities. The online description for these shorts read “Rainbow-splashed stripes bring a full spectrum of pride to bike shorts.” Ten percent of sales from the collection went to Trans Lifeline,…
ID Number:2022.48.3
Date:2022
Kids' floral print tank, from Nordstrom "Be Proud" line, 2022
This tank top, from Seattle-based retailer Nordstrom, is part of their 2022 “Be Proud” line. The designs included clothing and accessories for adults and children, made for wearers of many gender identities. The online description for the top read “Add some flower power to your child’s clothing choices with this ribbed-cotton tank styled with a square neck and true-to-size fit…
ID Number:2022.48.4
Date:2022
Kids' iridescent bike shorts, from Nordstrom "Be Proud" line, 2022
These bike shorts, from Seattle-based retailer Nordstrom, are part of their 2022 “Be Proud” line. The designs included clothing and accessories for adults and children, made for wearers of many gender identities. The online description read “aspiring athletes can move with ease in these opalescent bike shorts.” Ten percent of sales from the collection went to Trans Lifeline, an organization…
ID Number:2022.48.5
Date:2022
Knit Seattle Kraken hat, 2021
Founded in 2018, the Kraken are the first professional hockey team to play in Seattle since the Seattle Totems, who ended their run in 1975. The Kraken are also the first Seattle hockey team to compete for the Stanley Cup since the Seattle Metropolitans, who won it in 1917.
ID Number:2022.KrakenHat
Date:2021
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
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
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
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
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
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