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Gold silk gown and coat designed by Howard Blair, 1959

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Local designer, Howard Blair, made garments for those who wanted to stand out. He created wedding gowns, evening attire, and pageant queen dresses. To ensure this ensemble grabbed attention (besides the strategically placed tassels), Blair attached small bells under the skirt. This ensemble, created for an event that promoted trade with Japan, used over fifty yards of silk from Kobe, Japan.
ID Number: 2018.40.1
Date: 1959
Creator(s): Blair, Howard, Designer
Physical Description: 1 Gown, Evening; silk; 60 in.H x 15 in.W
Place Made: United States of America, WASHINGTON, Seattle
Credit: MOHAI, 2018.40.1
Subjects: Clothing and Dress, Retail and Department Stores, Manufacturing, Global Connections

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