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Image of Candy box from Sutliff's Candy Company, ca. 1970s

Candy box from Sutliff's Candy Company, ca. 1970s

Sutliff's, a candy competitor of Frederick & Nelson's Frangos, was established in 1938 in Seattle and is most known for producing the delicious "Habits" chocolates that were sold by Nordstrom in the early 1980s. This particular box of "Mellow Mint Truffle" candies was sold in the 1970s.
ID Number:2019.37.1
Date:Circa 1970
Image of Green and pink John Eaton hat, ca. 1950s-1960s

Green and pink John Eaton hat, ca. 1950s-1960s

This hat has a striking combination of green velvet with bright pink trim. It also includes small rhinestones on the pink decoration, a band of dark blue velvet, a green net veil, and a matching hatpin with a small green pom-pom. Cornish School of Arts graduate John Eaton (1914-1991) was a successful milliner, designer, and teacher whose individually-styled hats became…
ID Number:2019.41.1
Date:Circa 1950-1960
Image of Silver hat with rhinestones made by John Eaton, ca. 1960s

Silver hat with rhinestones made by John Eaton, ca. 1960s

This sparkling silver hat was made by local milliner John Eaton and worn in Seattle by Stina Johannesen. Cornish School of Arts graduate John Eaton (1914-1991) was a successful milliner, designer, and teacher whose individually-styled hats became known all over the country. Eaton and partner James Neher opened their first store in 1950, and eventually opened “John Eaton Of Course!”…
ID Number:2019.51.1
Date:Circa 1960-1969
Image of Portrait of Cecilia Shultz by artist Ted Rand, 1965

Portrait of Cecilia Shultz by artist Ted Rand, 1965

Cecilia Schultz (1878-1971) was known as Seattle's impresario who was responsible for bringing world renowned musicians, singers, and ballet dancers to the city starting in the 1930s. At that time, she managed the Moore Theatre for 25 years, featuring her "Greatest Artists Series" until 1949. In 1965, she and her husband funded the furnishing and decorating of the "Cecilia Schultz…
ID Number:2019.65.1
Date:1965
Image of Frederick & Nelson shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1960s

Frederick & Nelson shopping bag, Seattle, ca. 1960s

Frederick & Nelson, founded by Donald E. Frederick (1860-1937) and Nels B. Nelson (1854-1907) in 1891, was for many years Seattle's premier department store. They began by selling used furniture during the rebuilding of Seattle after the Great Fire of 1889, and expanded to include home delivery of goods, a tea room, and ready-to-wear men's and women's fashions. In 1992,…
ID Number:2019.ShoppingBags.05
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Frederick & Nelson shopping bag for

Frederick & Nelson shopping bag for "Arcade Wine," Seattle, ca. 1980s

Frederick & Nelson, founded by Donald E. Frederick (1860-1937) and Nels B. Nelson (1854-1907) in 1891, was for many years Seattle's premier department store. They began by selling used furniture during the rebuilding of Seattle after the Great Fire of 1889, and expanded to include home delivery of goods, a tea room, and ready-to-wear men's and women's fashions. In the…
ID Number:2019.ShoppingBags.10
Date:Circa 1980
Image of Salt and pepper shaker set from the Frederick & Nelson dining room, ca. 1960

Salt and pepper shaker set from the Frederick & Nelson dining room, ca. 1960

Frederick & Nelson, founded by Donald E. Frederick (1860-1937) and Nels B. Nelson (1854-1907) in 1891, was for many years Seattle's premier department store. They began by selling used furniture during the rebuilding of Seattle after the Great Fire of 1889, and expanded to include home delivery of goods, a tea room, and ready-to-wear men's and women's fashions. This donor…
ID Number:2020.9.1
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Frederick & Nelson credit card, ca. 1980s

Frederick & Nelson credit card, ca. 1980s

Frederick & Nelson, founded by Donald E. Frederick (1860-1937) and Nels B. Nelson (1854-1907) in 1891, was for many years Seattle's premier department store. They began by selling used furniture during the rebuilding of Seattle after the Great Fire of 1889, and expanded to include home delivery of goods, a tea room, and ready-to-wear men's and women's fashions. In 1992,…
ID Number:2021.20.RefCard
Date:Circa 1980
Image of Set of 12 ice cream forks from Frederick & Nelson Department Store, 1917

Set of 12 ice cream forks from Frederick & Nelson Department Store, 1917

Frederick & Nelson, founded by Donald E. Frederick (1860-1937) and Nels B. Nelson (1854-1907) in 1891, was for many years Seattle's premier department store. They began by selling used furniture during the rebuilding of Seattle after the Great Fire of 1889, and expanded to include home delivery of goods, a tea room, and ready-to-wear men's and women's fashions. These ice…
ID Number:2022.19.2
Date:1917
Image of Freddy Bear & Nell plush toy from Frederick & Nelson, 1987

Freddy Bear & Nell plush toy from Frederick & Nelson, 1987

Freddy Bear and little Nell were Frederick & Nelson representative characters and regularly sold as seasonal gifts. The donor of this plush animal set worked as the Assistant Buyer in the Frederick & Nelson home store from 1982-1991. She received this set the same year she was promoted to Buyer in 1987. The toy bears came with a two-page pamphlet…
ID Number:2022.37.1
Date:1987
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