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Image of International News model at fashion show, Seattle, September 9, 1985
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International News model at fashion show, Seattle, September 9, 1985

In this image a model wears an oversized shirt from Seattle clothing brand International News. The company was started in 1983 by Mike Alesko, a former executive vice president at Brittania. It was also partly owned by Raj Shah of Shah Safari, another Seattle clothing manufacturer. Caption information source: The Seattle Times, July 7, 1985, page C1Caption information source: The…
ID Number:2000.107.060.30.01
Date:1985
Image of UNIONBAY sportswear model at Preline fashion show, Seattle, July 18, 1985
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UNIONBAY sportswear model at Preline fashion show, Seattle, July 18, 1985

In this image, a model shows off holiday-resort fashions from UNIONBAY as part of Seattle Preline, an apparel marketing event held three times per year from 1977-1991 during which Seattle clothing manufacturers introduced their new lines to major retail buyers. Caption information source: The Seattle Times, February 14, 1985, page G1
ID Number:2000.107.060.30.02
Date:1985
Image of UNIONBAY model at Preline fashion show, Seattle, July 13, 1985
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UNIONBAY model at Preline fashion show, Seattle, July 13, 1985

In this image, a model shows off the new UNIONBAY clothing line as part of Seattle Preline, an apparel marketing event held three times per year from 1977-1991 during which Seattle clothing manufacturers introduced their new lines to major retail buyers. Caption information source: The Seattle Times, February 14, 1985, page G1Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer…
ID Number:2000.107.060.30.03
Date:1985
Image of Students wearing varying skirt lengths, Seattle, July 10, 1987
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Students wearing varying skirt lengths, Seattle, July 10, 1987

In this image recent Seattle Preparatory School graduates Patty Castro, left, Jenny Callies, and Sarah Callies walk along Fifth Avenue in downtown Seattle wearing three different kinds of short skirts. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.060.32.01
Date:1987
Image of Nordstrom models wearing Final four sweatshirts, Seattle, March 27, 1989
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Nordstrom models wearing Final four sweatshirts, Seattle, March 27, 1989

Two Nordstrom models on the playground at Pinehurst School show off Final Four sweat shirts in preparation for the final game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament which was held at the Kingdome on April 3, 1989. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.060.34.01
Date:1989
Image of Models wearing African-influenced fashion by CAMPI members, Seattle, August 15, 1968
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Models wearing African-influenced fashion by CAMPI members, Seattle, August 15, 1968

The Central Area Mothers for Peace and Improvement (C.A.M.P.I.) held several fashion shows of their African-inspired fashions, created to benefit CAMPI's Zebra Boutique, or La Boutique Africaine, a shop featuring African fashions and authentic African material. In this image, Michael Rhone, foreground, and Ed Bates wear agbadas, African-style shirts for boys. The female models are, left to right, Gwendolyn Lockhart,…
ID Number:2000.107.060.37.01
Date:1968
Image of Man making hats in stall at Pike Place Market, Seattle, November 27, 1977
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Man making hats in stall at Pike Place Market, Seattle, November 27, 1977

In this image Pike Place Market vendor Mike Loeffler makes and sells denim or wool caps for $7-$7.50. Although the market originally opened as a farmer's market, it has expanded to include local craftspeople and artisans. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph
ID Number:2000.107.060.41.01
Date:1977
Image of Model posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, January 23, 1979
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Model posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, January 23, 1979

Until the 1990s, Seattle was a thriving apparel-manufacturing center, and enjoyed a reputation as the nation's leader in outerwear, eventually losing business and jobs to cheap overseas labor.In this promotional image from Roffe, Inc., a model poses in the Seattle ski wear company's latest designs, the "Ron" overalls, and the "Harley" parka. From 1953-1996 the company founded by Sam Roffe…
ID Number:2000.107.061.03.01
Date:1979
Image of Model posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, November 23, 1978
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Model posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, November 23, 1978

Until the 1990s, Seattle was a thriving apparel-manufacturing center, and enjoyed a reputation as the nation's leader in outerwear, eventually losing business and jobs to cheap overseas labor.In this promotional image from Roffe, Inc., a model poses in the Seattle ski wear company's latest designs, the "Cindy" overalls, and the "Abby" parka. From 1953-1996 the company founded by Sam Roffe…
ID Number:2000.107.061.03.03
Date:1978
Image of Models posing in Generra Sportswear, Seattle, May 21, 1981
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Models posing in Generra Sportswear, Seattle, May 21, 1981

Until the 1990s, Seattle was a thriving apparel-manufacturing center, and enjoyed a reputation as the nation's leader in outerwear, eventually losing business and jobs to cheap overseas labor.In this promotional image from Generra Sporstwear, Inc., models pose at Kerry Park on Queen Anne Hill with the Space Needle in the background, showing off the company's latest designs. Originally a men's…
ID Number:2000.107.061.03.04
Date:1981
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