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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 People at home opening gifts, Seattle, circa 1955
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People at home opening gifts, Seattle, circa 1955

This group is celebrating an occasion with gifts being opened in their comfortable bungalow-style living room. A man stands in front of the fireplace next to a television set, holding up a pair of argyle socks.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder11.001
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Man and woman seated in a living room, Seattle, circa 1956
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Man and woman seated in a living room, Seattle, circa 1956

An unidentified man and woman share a couch in a comfortable, well-appointed living room.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder11.002
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Man and woman seated in a living room, Seattle, circa 1956
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Man and woman seated in a living room, Seattle, circa 1956

An unidentified man and woman seated in a comfortable, well-appointed living room. He is smoking a cigarette.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder11.003
Date:Circa 1955
Image of Couple at a party, Seattle, circa 1954
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Couple at a party, Seattle, circa 1954

A couple attends a social event at an unknown location, it seems to be a reception or cocktail party. She wears a corsage; he has a boutonniere.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder11.004
Date:Circa 1954
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 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 Man and woman seated in a living room, Seattle, circa 1955
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Man and woman seated in a living room, Seattle, circa 1955

An unidentified man and woman share a couch in a comfortable, well-appointed living room. See also image numbered 2014.49.Box22_Folder11_003 depicting the same couple.
ID Number:2014.49.Box22.Folder12.003
Date:Circa 1955
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