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Image of Glenn Erickson working at R&E Cycles, Seattle, May 10, 1974
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Glenn Erickson working at R&E Cycles, Seattle, May 10, 1974

In this image, Glenn Erickson attaches spokes to a bicycle wheel at the shop he founded with Angel Rodriguez in 1973, R&E Cycles. Still located in its original University District neighborhood, and owned since 1993 by former employee Dan Towle, the shop continues to manufacture, sell, and service R&E Cycles, a line of custom race, touring, tandem, travel, and Rohloff…
ID Number:2000.107.021.20.06
Date:1976
Image of Angel Rodriquez with bicycle frame at R&E Cycles, Seattle, May 10, 1974
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Angel Rodriquez with bicycle frame at R&E Cycles, Seattle, May 10, 1974

In this image, Angel Rodriguez displays a double-butted bicycle frame that he and Glenn Erickson made at the shop they founded in 1973, R&E Cycles. Still located in its original University District neighborhood, and owned since 1993 by former employee Dan Towle, the shop continues to manufacture, sell, and service R&E Cycles, a line of custom race, touring, tandem, travel,…
ID Number:2000.107.021.20.07
Date:1974
Image of Paula Hance straightening Frangos on assembly line, Seattle, January 26, 1990
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Paula Hance straightening Frangos on assembly line, Seattle, January 26, 1990

Frango mints are a brand of chocolate truffles first created for the Frederick & Nelson department stores in 1918. Marshall Field's bought F&N in 1929 and a new Frango recipe was created for sale in the midwest. In the Northwest, Frango chocolates are sold by Macy's in various flavors using the original recipes, logo, and distinctive hexagonal boxes. In this…
ID Number:2000.107.031.31.01
Date:1990
Image of Barista Jeffrey Kirihara working at Nordstrom's espresso bar, July 12, 1990
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Barista Jeffrey Kirihara working at Nordstrom's espresso bar, July 12, 1990

In this photo, Jeffrey Kirihara, barista at an outdoor espresso bar in front of Nordstrom, cleans the front of his espresso station as patrons on the patio enjoy their beverages. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.039.02.05
Date:1990
Image of Portrait of Grace Denny, circa 1940
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Portrait of Grace Denny, circa 1940

Grace Denny (1884-1971) was an expert in textiles and professor at the University of Washington (UW). She is unrelated to the Denny family of early Seattle settlers. Denny was born and raised in Nebraska and came to Seattle in 1914 to teach Home Economics at UW. During her time at the university, Denny helped substantially expand the Home Economics program.…
ID Number:2000.107.048.13.01
Date:1940
Image of Fashion models posing in downtown Seattle, September 18, 1981
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Fashion models posing in downtown Seattle, September 18, 1981

In this image fashion models from Nordstrom pose in two types of casual wear. The two models on the left have some high fashion touches, while the models on the right have looks which incorporate hardier outdoor gear.
ID Number:2000.107.060.26.02
Date:1981
Image of Nordstrom models wearing Final four sweatshirts, Seattle, March 27, 1989
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Nordstrom models wearing Final four sweatshirts, Seattle, March 27, 1989

Two Nordstrom models on the playground at Pinehurst School show off Final Four sweat shirts in preparation for the final game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament which was held at the Kingdome on April 3, 1989. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.060.34.01
Date:1989
Image of Man making hats in stall at Pike Place Market, Seattle, November 27, 1977
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Man making hats in stall at Pike Place Market, Seattle, November 27, 1977

In this image Pike Place Market vendor Mike Loeffler makes and sells denim or wool caps for $7-$7.50. Although the market originally opened as a farmer's market, it has expanded to include local craftspeople and artisans. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph
ID Number:2000.107.060.41.01
Date:1977
Image of Model posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, January 23, 1979
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Model posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, January 23, 1979

Until the 1990s, Seattle was a thriving apparel-manufacturing center, and enjoyed a reputation as the nation's leader in outerwear, eventually losing business and jobs to cheap overseas labor.In this promotional image from Roffe, Inc., a model poses in the Seattle ski wear company's latest designs, the "Ron" overalls, and the "Harley" parka. From 1953-1996 the company founded by Sam Roffe…
ID Number:2000.107.061.03.01
Date:1979
Image of Model posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, November 23, 1978
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Model posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, November 23, 1978

Until the 1990s, Seattle was a thriving apparel-manufacturing center, and enjoyed a reputation as the nation's leader in outerwear, eventually losing business and jobs to cheap overseas labor.In this promotional image from Roffe, Inc., a model poses in the Seattle ski wear company's latest designs, the "Cindy" overalls, and the "Abby" parka. From 1953-1996 the company founded by Sam Roffe…
ID Number:2000.107.061.03.03
Date:1978
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