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Image of Vedke Scott protesting proposed youth curfew, Seattle, July 31, 1986
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Vedke Scott protesting proposed youth curfew, Seattle, July 31, 1986

In February 1986, the Washington State House of Representatives passed HB1498, which would make it illegal for youths 15 and younger to be on the street between midnight and 5 AM. Partly a reaction against all-night youth dance clubs, the bill failed to pass the Senate, and the controversial proposal, backed by Seattle City Attorney Doug Jewett and Mayor Charles…
ID Number:2000.107.047.34.01
Date:1986
Image of Ann Dulien wearing her Easter hat, Seattle, 1947
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Ann Dulien wearing her Easter hat, Seattle, 1947

Ann (Fabrikant) Dulien Diamond (1909-1984) was born in Poland and immigrated to New York City with her family in 1911. There she met her first husband, Louis Theodore Dulien (1895-1979), with whom she moved to Seattle about 1935. The couple were benefactors to the Seattle Art Museum and the Seattle Boys Clubs. Ann was active in other local civic organizations…
ID Number:2000.107.052.15.02
Date:1947
Image of Models pose in Afro-American fashions, Seattle, November 14, 1969
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Models pose in Afro-American fashions, Seattle, November 14, 1969

An Afro-American fashion show by the Zebra Boutique was featured in a luncheon at the Pacific Science Center as part of the Congress of the Arts, a series of meetings on key issues in the arts and education. The models in this image from the fashion show are identified as, from left to right, Donna Rhodes, Lisa Skinner, Cheryl Gibbs,…
ID Number:2000.107.060.18.01
Date:1969
Image of High school fashion models, Seattle, September 6, 1973
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High school fashion models, Seattle, September 6, 1973

In this image Cathy Lenay and Gail Goodenough model back to school fashions for the fall of 1973. Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.060.19.01
Date:1973
Image of Model posing in Egyptian-inspired dress at Pike Place Market, Seattle, November 30, 1978
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Model posing in Egyptian-inspired dress at Pike Place Market, Seattle, November 30, 1978

This fashion model shows off the silk crepe cording of her gold lame dress designed by Malorie Nelson. The Egyptian-inspired dress was originally created for the “Dinner with Tutankhamun” gala at the Seattle Art Museum, which raised money for the museum and promoted the exhibition “Treasures of Tutankhamun.” This dress was then later available at Nelson’s shop at 1900 First…
ID Number:2000.107.060.21.01
Date:1978
Image of Model posing in Egyptian-inspired dress at Pike Place Market, Seattle, November 30, 1978
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Model posing in Egyptian-inspired dress at Pike Place Market, Seattle, November 30, 1978

This fashion model shows off the silk crepe cording of her gold lame dress designed by Malorie Nelson. The Egyptian-inspired dress was originally created for the “Dinner with Tutankhamun” gala at the Seattle Art Museum, which raised money for the museum and promoted the exhibition “Treasures of Tutankhamun.” This dress was then later available at Nelson’s shop at 1900 First…
ID Number:2000.107.060.21.02
Date:1978
Image of Fashion model posing at Gas Works Park, Seattle, February 16, 1978
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Fashion model posing at Gas Works Park, Seattle, February 16, 1978

This fashion model shows off the newest look in sundresses, a 1970s interpretation of 1940s fashion, featuring slim lines, cutouts, and added pockets for interest.
ID Number:2000.107.060.21.03
Date:1978
Image of Fashion models on ferry boat, Seattle, February 21, 1979
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Fashion models on ferry boat, Seattle, February 21, 1979

In this image, two fashion models display the latest styles in dresses and trousers, colored brightly in rust and fuchsia, as part of Nordstrom show featuring Anne Klein's spring collection. Caption information source: The Seattle Times, February 27, 1979, page 52Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.060.24.01
Date:1979
Image of Students modeling preppy high school fashion, Mercer Island, December 4, 1980
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Students modeling preppy high school fashion, Mercer Island, December 4, 1980

"The Official Preppy Handbook" (1980, ed. Lisa Birnbach) listed Mercer Island as a preppy suburb. Here, two students at Mercer Island HIgh School, Mary Wade, left, and Holly Haglund, right, wear their versions of prep: skirts, Shetland sweaters layered over turtlenecks, and cable patterned pantyhose. Caption information source: The Seattle Times, December 7, 1980, page 124Caption information also derived from…
ID Number:2000.107.060.25.01
Date:1980
Image of Fashion model in preppy college style, Seattle, December 4, 1980
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Fashion model in preppy college style, Seattle, December 4, 1980

The preppy look for the college years as described in "The Official Preppy Handbook" (1980, ed. Lisa Birnbach) is worn by local student Moira Delaney, dressed in Eddie Bauer fashions and sitting on a Volvo. Delaney grew up in Seattle and was studying at the University of Washington at the time. Caption information source: The Seattle Times, December 7, 1980,…
ID Number:2000.107.060.25.02
Date:1980
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