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Image of Silk souvenir bag with program from 1962 production of “Aida,” and reprint of program from 1887 “Faust”

Silk souvenir bag with program from 1962 production of “Aida,” and reprint of program from 1887 “Faust”

As part of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair, Seattle’s Civic Auditorium was renovated into a new opera house. During the fair the venue hosted a range of performances, including Verdi’s opera Aida, put on by the Seattle Symphony Opera Committee. This small silk bag was created by Seattle printing firm Lowman & Hanford and held a bottle of perfume. On one…
ID Number:1962.2645.1
Date:1962
Image of Silk ribbon program for the Dedication Concerts at Seattle's New Opera House held May 15-16, 1962

Silk ribbon program for the Dedication Concerts at Seattle's New Opera House held May 15-16, 1962

The new Opera House was built and opened in conjunction with the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. This program is a replica of the one used in the Frye Opera House on November 10, 1887. The Frye was completely destroyed in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889.
ID Number:1962.2645.2
Date:1962
Image of Pair of patent leather pumps with stacked heel, 1962

Pair of patent leather pumps with stacked heel, 1962

These women's shoes were part of an ensemble that was presented in a show in the Fashion Pavilion at the Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1962.2821.1
Date:1962
Image of Beige metallic dress, modeled in the Seattle World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Beige metallic dress, modeled in the Seattle World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair had a Fashion Pavilion with a live fashion show. Four times a day, models paraded across “lily pad” platforms suspended over a perfumed fountain. The show was titled “The Miracle of American Fashion” and produced by Vogue magazine. The outfits were from manufacturers all over the country who were making stylish clothing at price points that…
ID Number:1962.2821.2C910
Date:1962
Image of Pair of gray heels, 1962

Pair of gray heels, 1962

These women's shoes were part of an ensemble that was presented in a show in the Fashion Pavilion at the Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1962.2821.3
Date:1962
Image of Sailmates jacket and skirt ensemble, modeled in the World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Sailmates jacket and skirt ensemble, modeled in the World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair had a Fashion Pavilion with a live fashion show. Four times a day, models paraded across “lily pad” platforms suspended over a perfumed fountain. The show was titled “The Miracle of American Fashion” and produced by Vogue magazine. The goal was to feature outfits from manufacturers all over the country who were making stylish clothing at…
ID Number:1962.2821.4C913
Date:1962
Image of Pair of plain black pumps, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

Pair of plain black pumps, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

These women's shoes, made by Town and Country, were part of an ensemble that was presented in a show in the Fashion Pavilion at the Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1962.2821.6
Date:1962
Image of Red suit with stole, modeled in the Seattle World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Red suit with stole, modeled in the Seattle World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair had a Fashion Pavilion with a live fashion show. Four times a day, models paraded across “lily pad” platforms suspended over a perfumed fountain. The show was titled “The Miracle of American Fashion” and produced by Vogue magazine. The outfits were from manufacturers all over the country who were making stylish clothing at price points that…
ID Number:1962.2821.6C915
Date:1962
Image of Gray herringbone wool jumper dress with belt, worn as part of the Seattle World's Fair Century 21 Fashion Show, 1962

Gray herringbone wool jumper dress with belt, worn as part of the Seattle World's Fair Century 21 Fashion Show, 1962

The Fashion Group, Inc. was established in 1928 by Edna Wollman Chase, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue magazine. Founding members included Elizabeth Arden, Eleanor Roosevelt and Helena Rubinstein. In 1962, the local Fashion Group of Seattle coordinated the Interiors and Fashion Exhibit located in the World of Commerce and Industry complex at the Seattle's World Fair. Clothing and textiles were exhibited in…
ID Number:1962.2821.9C918
Date:1962
Image of Pair of tan and black pumps, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

Pair of tan and black pumps, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

These women's shoes were worn with a dress and hat combination. They were presented in the Fashion Pavilion at the Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1962.2821.10
Date:1962
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