416 results for: Clothing and Dress
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Donna Rydberg, Gracie Hansen and John Eaton on stage at Century 21 groundbreaking event, 1961
Donna Rydberg (1933-2008) was born and raised in Seattle, the only child of German immigrants Leo and Freida Bartl. During the 1960s, Rydberg had a successful modeling career and her work appeared in magazines, newspapers and fashion catalogs. She was also featured at various charity events and fashion show benefits at venues such as the Edgewater Inn, Frederick & Nelson,…
ID Number:2012.38.34
Date:1961
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John Eaton adjusting headpiece on model Donna Rydberg, 1961
Donna Rydberg (1933-2008) was born and raised in Seattle, the only child of German immigrants Leo and Freida Bartl. During the 1960s, Rydberg had a successful modeling career and her work appeared in magazines, newspapers and fashion catalogs. She was also featured at various charity events and fashion show benefits at venues such as the Edgewater Inn, Frederick & Nelson,…
ID Number:2012.38.40
Date:1961
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Donna Rydberg in costume on stage with John Eaton and Gracie Hansen, 1961
Donna Rydberg (1933-2008) was born and raised in Seattle, the only child of German immigrants Leo and Freida Bartl. During the 1960s, Rydberg had a successful modeling career and her work appeared in magazines, newspapers and fashion catalogs. She was also featured at various charity events and fashion show benefits at venues such as the Edgewater Inn, Frederick & Nelson,…
ID Number:2012.38.43
Date:1961
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John Eaton displaying "two-way" dress, Seattle, December 1968
Cornish School of Arts graduate John Eaton (1914-1991) was a successful milliner, designer, and teacher whose individually-styled hats became known all over the country. Mr. Eaton and business partner James Neher opened their first store in 1950, and eventually opened “John Eaton Of Course!” at 509 Pine Street, across the street from Frederick & Nelson. The store closed in 1988.In…
ID Number:2012.47.1
Date:1968
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Catalog from Littler clothing stores, Seattle, 1951-1952
Anson A. (“Bob”) Littler moved to Seattle in 1920 and in 1931 opened a men’s clothing store at 417 Union Street in downtown Seattle. Despite opening during the Depression, the store was successful, and by the 1950s the company had added a women’s store, a shop at the Olympic Hotel, and accessory departments. In all, there were three Seattle stores…
ID Number:2013.58.2
Date:1951
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Rebecca Gaines posing for graduation portrait, Seattle, June 7, 1888
Rebecca Gaines (1869-1953) was born in California to Irish-immigrant parents. Shortly after 1880 the family moved from Nevada to Seattle, and in June 1888 Rebecca graduated from the Territorial University (now University of Washington). The family then moved to Alameda, California before 1900. There, Rebecca married marine engineer Frank Vivian James (1867-1921) in 1891 and together they had three children.…
ID Number:2013.95.5
Date:1888
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Hugh Currin and workers at the Currin-Greene Shoe Manufacturing Company, Seattle, 1910
Hugh L. Currin and Warren Greene opened the Currin-Greene Shoe Manufacturing Company in 1908 on Eastlake Avenue, north of downtown Seattle. The company made boots and specialty work shoes sold throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. They were particularly known for their handmade, cleated logging boots. Here, Mr. Currin stands with his workers and a selection of boots made at…
ID Number:2013.114.1
Date:1910
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Group of men looking at Currin shoe window display in Carl Schermer store, First Avenue South, Seattle, 1921
The Currin-Greene Shoe Manufacturing Company was founded in 1908 at 225 Eastlake Avenue with a partnership between Hugh L. Currin and Warren Greene. In 1920 the company moved to a new factory building at 2715 Western Avenue. Currin-Greene manufactured boots and specialty work shoes sold throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. In particular, they were known for hand-made, cleated logging…
ID Number:2013.114.7
Date:1921
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Employees at work during KING-TV filming at the Currin-Greene Shoe Manufacturing Company, Seattle, 1959
On October 13, 1959, Seattle's KING 5 TV aired "Richfield Success Story" a 30-minute television documentary about the Currin-Greene Shoe Manufacturing Company. The film featured the boot making process and included interviews with long-time employees. Here, Frank Lull, foreground, and other employees are being filmed while working on boots inside the factory. Stamped on verso: RICHFIELD SUCCESS STORY. PICTURE #…
ID Number:2013.114.14
Date:1959
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Ben Peterson at work during KING-TV filming at the Currin-Greene Shoe Manufacturing Company, Seattle, 1959
On October 13, 1959, Seattle's KING 5 TV aired "Richfield Success Story" a 30-minute television documentary about the Currin-Greene Shoe Manufacturing Company. The film featured the boot making process and included interviews with long-time employees. Here, Ben Peterson is being filmed while working inside the factory. Stamped on verso: RICHFIELD SUCCESS STORY. PICTURE # 91013 22. SHOW DATE 10 13…
ID Number:2013.114.17
Date:1959