382 results for: Clothing and Dress
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Blaine School students in costume viewing Catharine Blaine plaque, Seattle, January 12, 1954
In 1853, Catharine (Paine) Blaine (1829-1908) and her husband, Reverend David E. Blaine (1824-1900), arrived in Seattle from Seneca Falls, New York. The Blaines were Methodist missionaries and David founded Seattle's first church, called the Little White Church. Catharine became Seattle's first teacher and school administrator when she was hired to teach children in a "select," or private, school located…
ID Number:2000.107.186.07.01
Date:1954
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"Spacie" mascot and Century 21 baby at Seattle Center, April 21, 1983
When Jamie Williams was born one second past midnight on the opening day of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer named her “Seattle’s Century 21 Baby.” On April 21, 1983, Jamie’s 21st birthday, Seattle Center invited her back for a gala birthday dinner at the Space Needle restaurant. She and her mother also toured the Seattle Center grounds with…
ID Number:2000.107.187.32.01
Date:1983
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Thea Williamson, Seattle, December 1976
In January 1977, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer ran a feature over two days about transgender people. An article titled "Women Trapped in Men's Bodies" told the stories of two transgender women, Thea Williamson and Christina Kempf. The women discussed their pasts and experiences before, during, and after their transitions. An article the following day titled "Mind and Body should Match" discussed…
ID Number:2000.107.231.13.02
Date:1976
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Jacket designed by a "Friends of the Rag" artist, Seattle, December 11, 1975
In the early 1970s, a group of Seattle textile and fabric artists formed Friends of the Rag, dedicating themselves to pushing the boundaries of what women and men might wear. In the 1970s and 1980s, the growing group appeared at events around Seattle, from art openings to philanthropic benefits. One outfit might be made from rubber and window screening, and…
ID Number:2000.107.19751200.2.12
Date:1975
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Cape designed by a "Friends of the Rag" artist, Seattle, December 1975
In the early 1970s, a group of Seattle textile and fabric artists formed Friends of the Rag, dedicating themselves to pushing the boundaries of what women and men might wear. In the 1970s and 1980s, the growing group appeared at events around Seattle, from art openings to philanthropic benefits. One outfit might be made from rubber and window screening, and…
ID Number:2000.107.19751200.2.18
Date:1975
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Two men modeling jumpsuits, Seattle, December 1975
Jumpsuits were invented in 1919 for parachutists to wear while jumping from planes, but they evolved beyond these origins. By the 1970s they had become part of the fashion landscape: worn on stage by Cher and Elvis, designs available from many high fashion houses, and popular both as sportswear and leisure garments. This image shows two men modeling jumpsuits decorated…
ID Number:2000.107.19751200.5.09
Date:1975
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Mardi Gras parade, Seattle, February 19, 1977
In 1977, Seattle held its first Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) celebration in Occidental Park, Pioneer Square. The event lasted for five days and was peaceful during the day but got unruly at night. This image shows revelers on a street in Pioneer Square, including one wearing a patterned onesie and another sporting a white suit, cape, face paint, and a…
ID Number:2000.107.19770219.1.22
Date:1977
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Mardi Gras parade, Seattle, February 19, 1977
In 1977, Seattle held its first Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) celebration in Occidental Park, Pioneer Square. The event lasted for five days and was peaceful during the day but got unruly at night. This image shows revelers on a street in Pioneer Square, including a man with a dummy in a wagon pulled by a child. Caption information source: The…
ID Number:2000.107.19770219.1.26
Date:1977
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Mardi Gras parade, Seattle, February 19, 1977
In 1977, Seattle held its first Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) celebration in Occidental Park, Pioneer Square. The event lasted for five days and was peaceful during the day but got unruly at night. This image shows revelers on a street in Pioneer Square, including a man playing a euphonium, possibly as part of a band. Behind the euphonium player are…
ID Number:2000.107.19770219.1.28
Date:1977
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Jack Eagle as "Brother Dominic" blessing Sounders player Derek Smethurst, June 3, 1980
In 1975, comedian Jack Eagle began starring in commercials in the role of Brother Dominic, a medieval monk who uses the "miraculous" power of Xerox machines to quickly produce many copies of handwritten documents. Eagle, who described himself as "the only Jewish father masquerading as a Catholic brother," gained national fame from his continued appearances as Brother Dominic. This image…
ID Number:2000.107.19800603.1.07
Date:1980