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Image of Woman modeling outerwear at fashion show, circa 1955
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Woman modeling outerwear 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 hat, a long coat, dark gloves, open-toe shoes and carries a fur stole.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder03.008
Date:Circa 1955
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 Group of four people at King Street Station, Seattle, circa 1955
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Group of four people at King Street Station, Seattle, circa 1955

Mr. and Mrs. Will Nichols (left) met their house guests Irene McCoy Gaines (right) and her mother, Mrs. Mamie Lane (in wooden wheelchair), at King Street Station. They are posed in front of an elevator during the 24th Biennial Convention of the National Association of Colored Women Clubs (NACWC), held in Seattle July 31 - August 7, 1948. Delegates to…
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder11.007
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Group aboard a tour boat, probably NACWC convention attendees, Seattle, August 1948
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Group aboard a tour boat, probably NACWC convention attendees, Seattle, August 1948

Here, a happy group of unidentified men and women enjoy a boat ride. They are probably attendees of the 24th Biennial Convention of the National Association of Colored Women Clubs (NACWC), held in Seattle July 31 - August 7, 1948. Delegates to the convention represented 4,780 clubs from 43 states, gathered under the motto of "Lifting as We Climb" to…
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder17.001
Date:1948
Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They played twice at the Civic Auditorium and also performed at the Black and Tan. Here, the group's saxophone players, in matching outfits, play behind their flowered bandstand. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic] at Black & TanCaption information Source:…
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0100
Date:1944
Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They played twice at the Civic Auditorium and also performed at the Black and Tan. Here, the band's saxophonists play at the Black and Tan. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic] at Black & Tan
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0101
Date:1944
Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They played twice at the Civic Auditorium and also performed at the Black and Tan. Here, at the Black and Tan, their trumpet player solos as members of the appreciative audience listen and dance. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm [sic]…
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0102
Date:1944
Image of International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944
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International Sweethearts of Rhythm female jazz band, Seattle, September 1944

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the country's only integrated all-women band, came to Seattle in September 1944. They had two dates at thed Civic Auditorium and filled in the time between them at the Black and Tan. Here, at the Black and Tan, an unidentified woman in tropical dress, leads the group. Written on negative page: 9-24-44 Sweethearts of Rythm…
ID Number:2014.49.002.028.0103
Date:1944
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