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Image of John Doyle Bishop on corner of Fifth and Union, Seattle, March 1967
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John Doyle Bishop on corner of Fifth and Union, Seattle, March 1967

Fashion designer and retailer John Doyle Bishop (1913-1980), known as "Seattle's most colorful Irishman," opened his first store in 1950 when he purchased Helen Igoe's exclusive women's apparel shop at 1331 Fifth Avenue in downtown Seattle. In 1954 Bishop moved the shop to 1334 Fifth Avenue, where he sold his and other designs to wealthy clientèle. A flamboyant gay man…
ID Number:1986.5.19083.1
Date:1967
Image of John Doyle Bishop in his store,  Seattle, March 1967
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John Doyle Bishop in his store, Seattle, March 1967

Fashion designer and retailer John Doyle Bishop (1913-1980), known as "Seattle's most colorful Irishman," opened his first store in 1950 when he purchased Helen Igoe's exclusive women's apparel shop at 1331 Fifth Avenue in downtown Seattle. In 1954 Bishop moved the shop to 1334 Fifth Avenue, where he sold his and other designs to a wealthy clientèle. A flamboyant gay…
ID Number:1986.5.19083.2
Date:1967
Image of Entertainer Gracie Hansen, the woman behind the Paradise International nightclub at the Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Entertainer Gracie Hansen, the woman behind the Paradise International nightclub at the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

One of the most memorable women of the Seattle World's Fair, Washington State native Gracie Hansen was brash, witty and charming. Hansen ran the Paradise International on "Show Street," the adult entertainment section of the Seattle World's Fair. She hired Barry Ashton, a top showman, to produce "A Night in Paradise," a Las Vegas-type show that was as controversial as…
ID Number:1986.5.27554.1
Date:1962
Image of Edith Thackwell Young, Helen Igoe, and Louise Barnes Gallagher, Seattle, circa 1940
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Edith Thackwell Young, Helen Igoe, and Louise Barnes Gallagher, Seattle, circa 1940

Fashion stylist Helen Igoe (1870-1962) came to Seattle in 1907 to work as a buyer for a department store, and by 1910 had opened her own high fashion store, Helen Igoe Shop for Women. A frequent traveler to New York and Paris, Igoe brought Parisian style to Seattle in the early decades of the 20th century. Upon her retirement in…
ID Number:1986.5.29660.1
Date:Circa 1940
Image of Martha John demonstrating Native American crafts, Seattle, August 16, 1960
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Martha John demonstrating Native American crafts, Seattle, August 16, 1960

The American Indian Women's Service League (AIWSL) grew out of a 1958 meeting of American Indian women sharing their concerns over living conditions their people faced. The organization became the Seattle Indian Center (SIA) in 1972, which provides services and assistance to all people. Initially opening in the Belltown neighborhood at 2604 First Avenue, the SIA is now located at…
ID Number:1986.5.30279.1
Date:1960
Image of Tip Toppers beauty queens posing with boys, Seattle, April 8, 1961
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Tip Toppers beauty queens posing with boys, Seattle, April 8, 1961

Begun as the Seattle Timberliners around 1947, the Seattle Tip Toppers' Club, a non-profit social organization for tall persons, has been part of Tall Clubs International (TCI) since 1954. Minimum height requirements for membership in the club are 5’10” for women and 6’2” for men.In this image the newly crowned "Queen of Height," Maureen Sims, center, stands with her two…
ID Number:1986.5.42073.1
Date:1961
Image of Frank White Eagle and Pearl Warren examining Native American art, Seattle, January 1962
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Frank White Eagle and Pearl Warren examining Native American art, Seattle, January 1962

The American Indian Women's Service League (AIWSL) grew out of a 1958 meeting of American Indian women sharing their concerns over living conditions their people faced. The organization became the Seattle Indian Center (SIA) in 1972, which provides services and assistance to all people. Initially opening in the Belltown neighborhood at 2604 First Avenue, the SIA is now located at…
ID Number:1986.5.44299.1
Date:1962
Image of Pearl Warren examining Native American art, Seattle, 1962
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Pearl Warren examining Native American art, Seattle, 1962

The American Indian Women's Service League (AIWSL) grew out of a 1958 meeting of American Indian women sharing their concerns over living conditions their people faced. The organization became the Seattle Indian Center (SIA) in 1972, which provides services and assistance to all people. Initially opening in the Belltown neighborhood at 2604 First Avenue, the SIA is now located at…
ID Number:1986.5.44300.2
Date:1962
Image of AIWSL President Pearl Warren displaying Native American art, Seattle, January 1962
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AIWSL President Pearl Warren displaying Native American art, Seattle, January 1962

The American Indian Women's Service League (AIWSL) grew out of a 1958 meeting of American Indian women sharing their concerns over living conditions their people faced. The organization became the Seattle Indian Center (SIA) in 1972, which provides services and assistance to all people. Initially opening in the Belltown neighborhood at 2604 First Avenue, the SIA is now located at…
ID Number:1986.5.44300.3
Date:1962
Image of Shopping at fashion retailer John Bishop Doyle's shop, Seattle, March, 1970
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Shopping at fashion retailer John Bishop Doyle's shop, Seattle, March, 1970

In this image, two women watch as a model shows off the latest fashions at John Doyle Bishop’s fashion retail store at 5th Avenue and Union Street. Caption information source: http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/John-Doyle-Bishop-Irishman-put-Seattle-fashion-4381050.php
ID Number:1986.5.51977.11
Date:1970
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