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Image of Woman modeling robe at fashion show, circa 1955
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Woman modeling robe at fashion show, circa 1955

An unidentified woman poses on the runway at a fashion show, location unknown. This is possibly an event sponsored by the Vogue, a Seattle women's group. She wears a kimono robe.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder03.009
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Woman modeling dress at fashion show, circa 1955
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Woman modeling dress at fashion show, circa 1955

An unidentified woman poses at a fashion show, location unknown. This is possibly an event sponsored by the Vogue, a Seattle women's group. She wears a stylish hat, a pearl necklace, white gloves, a lace dress, high-heel shoes and carries a fur-trimmed coat.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder03.010
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Woman modeling dress at fashion show, circa 1955
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Woman modeling dress at fashion show, circa 1955

An unidentified woman poses at a fashion show, location unknown. This is possibly an event sponsored by the Vogue, a Seattle women's group. She wears earrings, a necklace, white gloves, a stylish dress with a train, and a fur stole.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder03.011
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Woman modeling dress at fashion show, circa 1955
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Woman modeling dress at fashion show, circa 1955

Eight unidentified women in share the stage beneath a big sign reading "SMARTSET" at an unknown location, probably as part of a fashion show. They are dressed in fashionable evening wear - formal dresses, jewelry and gloves.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder03.012
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Couple dressed for a night on the town, circa 1955
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Couple dressed for a night on the town, circa 1955

An couple at an unknown location pose for the camera. He wears a double-breasted suit and is smoking a cigarette; she wears a fashionable dress and carries a stylish evening bag.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder12.001
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Two women standing on porch, Seattle, circa 1954
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Two women standing on porch, Seattle, circa 1954

Two stylishly dressed women pose on an outdoor porch. Both wear hats trimmed with net. One sports a stylized necktie; the other a fur piece.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder17.007
Date:Circa 1954
Image of Young woman with hat, Seattle, circa 1960
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Young woman with hat, Seattle, circa 1960

This photograph of an unidentified young woman wearing a stylish, lace-covered hat and creatively designed jewelry was printed by the photographer to mimic the effect of a cross-hatched engraving. At higher magnification, the fine lines are visible. The specific technique was not noted.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder17.009
Date:Circa 1960
Image of Ola Browning speaking at fashion show, Seattle, circa 1953
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Ola Browning speaking at fashion show, Seattle, circa 1953

Ola Browning stands at the podium at a fashion show in a hat, suit, and fox fur stole. A band is visible behind her at the edge of the stage. This portrait of Ms. Browning is cropped from a larger image. See the full image, scanned from the negative, by searching image number 2014.49.014-017-0027.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder17.010
Date:Circa 1956
Image of Izzie Smith standing in her front yard, Seattle, circa 1953
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Izzie Smith standing in her front yard, Seattle, circa 1953

Isabelle (Donaldson) "Izzy" Smith, the photographer's wife, stands in a well-groomed front yard. She wears a fur stole over her dress, along with white gloves, and a hat.
ID Number:2014.49.006.007.0018
Date:Circa 1953
Image of Izzy Smith with drink in backyard, Seattle, circa 1953
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Izzy Smith with drink in backyard, Seattle, circa 1953

Isabelle (Donaldson) "Izzie" Smith, the photographer's wife, holds a cool drink in a backyard. She wears pearl earrings, a pearl necklace, and a flowered hat.
ID Number:2014.49.006.007.0020
Date:Circa 1953
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