The three unidentified ladies examining the merchandise in the jewelry and cosmetics department of Fisher's Department Store, 1104 Broadway, are members of Tacoma's Junior League. They are learning the retail ropes for the League's takeover of the Tacoma department store on September 9, 1935. About 50 League members were to work alongside the store's regular employees on that day. Store general manager Charles L. Hufford had agreed to contribute a percentage of the day's receipts to Junior League charities. (T. Times 8/20/1935)

Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Department stores--Tacoma; Shopping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Junior League at Fisher's Department Store. Woman shopping in the hat department. Hats are displayed on stands at many different heights. To the right is a seat and mirror for trying on hats. On September 9, 1935, members of the League will take control of the store for 1 day. More than 50 members will fill in as managers, clerks, models and co-workers for the regular store personnel. In exchange, a percentage of the day's receipts will be donated to League charities. (T. Times 8/20/1935)

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An unidentified sales clerk at Fisher's Department Store teaches a Junior League member the finer points of selling lingerie. The League member is learning how to sell lingerie in preparation for the League's take over of the store on Sept. 9, 1935. About 50 members filled in that day as managers, clerks and models. Fisher's contributed a portion of the day's proceeds to Junior League charities, including their baby clinic and their library at the County Hospital. (T. Times 8/20/1935)

Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Department stores--Tacoma; Shopping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lingerie;

Junior League at Fisher's Department Store. Two women in "Co-Ed Shop." The Junior League will put on their work aprons, roll up their sleeves and work alongside regular employees at Fisher's on September 9, 1935. In exchange, a portion of the day's profits will be donated to League charities. (T. Times 8/20/1935)

Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1930-1940; Clothing stores--Tacoma; Department stores--Tacoma; Shopping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Camille Pessemier, of Pessemier's Bootery at 927 Broadway, shows formal shoe styles to Betty Martin (Baker.) Miss Martin (later Baker) tries on a shiny, strappy evening shoe. Studio records indicate photographs taken for the Junior League at Fisher's Department Store. The Junior League would be running the Tacoma department store on September 9, 1935 in exchange for a portion of the day's proceeds to benefit their charitable ventures. Both Miss Martin and Mr. Pessemier's wife were participating Junior League members. (T. Times 8/20/1935)

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Fisher's Department Store was located in Tacoma's downtown business district at 1104 Broadway; Knute Kristall was the managing director in 1949. View of window display featuring five "Maytag" washing machines in a variety of styles, all with exclusive rollers to wring out excess water; Fisher's is also advertising a "Maytag" washing machine contest.

Washing machines; Appliance stores--Tacoma; Merchandise displays--Tacoma; Window displays; Department stores--Tacoma; Home furnishings stores--Tacoma; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);

Fisher's department store was advertising spring and Easter fashions for women, men and children in the Tacoma Times and Tacoma News Tribune. View of unidentified model wearing one of the latest hat styles for spring 1949; Fisher's was advertising the latest hats to go with the latest spring and Easter fashions, available in their hat department.

Fashion models--Tacoma; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Advertisements--Tacoma; Posing; Hats--1940-1950; Department stores--Tacoma; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);

The Relle Scatter-Pin Ring, a new innovation in the world of jewelry, was introduced to Tacomans at Fisher's Department Store in November 1949. It was a ring-pin combination; the wearer could choose to add a scatter pin to the ring, twisting securely to make a dinner ring. The creator, Norman Carr, designed brilliant stone-studded scatter pins which could be worn alone, or used in the creation of stuning dinner rings. (photo taken for Marian Wood, Fisher's Jewelry Dept.) (TNT, 11/27/1949, p.A-15)

Department Stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jewelry; Rings;

Fisher's Department Store has been in Tacoma for 60 years at the time of this October, 1945 photograph. They had recently completed a $500,000 expansion and modernization project, which helps them serve their customers better. View of three unidentified Fisher's Department Store window dressers; they are setting up a wedding and chrysanthemum display, featuring a bride and flower girl in the Bridal Room.

Mannequins; Wedding costume--1940-1950; Chrysanthemums--Tacoma; Window displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Department stores--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);

Fisher's Department Store opened their bargain basement on Thursday August 18, 1949; they advertised this department as the first of its kind in Tacoma. Interior view of Fisher's new bargain basement; merchandise is neatly arranged in display fixtures, their cash registers are set up throughout the basement to help customers with their purchases (T.N.T., 8/18/49, p. 6).

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Fisher's Department Store opened their bargain basement on Thursday August 18, 1949; they advertised this department as the first of its kind in Tacoma. Interior view of Fisher's bargain basement; view of ballerina skirts for $1.98, corduroy skirts for $3.98, skirts for $2.98 to $5.98 and rayon crepe blouses for $1.66 (T.N.T., 8/17/49, p. 10-11 & 8/18/49, p. 6).

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Fisher's Department Store at 11th & Broadway opened their bargain basement to the public on August 18, 1949; they advertised this department as the first of its kind in Tacoma. The new department was one of the first moves made by the store during a new expansion project. Interior view of Fisher's bargain basement just after the close of opening day; sales personnel are completely exhausted and the hosiery department is completely destroyed (T.N.T., 8/18/49, p. 6).

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Fisher's Department Store opened their bargain basement to the public on August 18, 1949; they advertised this department as the first of its kind in Tacoma. This was one of the first moves made by the store during their large expansion project. Interior view of Fisher's bargain basement; view of house dresses for $1.99 and $2.98, house coats for $3.29, dresses for $4.99 and half size dresses for $7.98 (T.N.T., 8/17/49, p. 10-11 & 8/18/49, p. 6).

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Santa Claus has joined a group from Puget Sound National Bank at Fisher's Toy Department. The group have gathered for their portrait at "Santa's Western Home". Ordered by Puget Sound National Bank, Bob Gordon.

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This store window at Fisher's is decorated for Christmas and displays pajamas as a gift suggestion. The pajamas and bathrobes for men and boys are shown with stripes and plaids. Gift certificates are also suggested. Order by Mr. Hodos.

Window displays; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Sleepwear;

Joan Thrasher tries on a wedding gown at the Bon Marche for the Tacoma News Tribune's "Brides" layout. The exquisite gown is full-length lace with lavish train. (T.N.T.)

Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bon Marche (Tacoma); Wedding costume--1950-1960; Thrasher, Joan; Brides--1950-1960;

Joan Thrasher tries on a lace wedding gown at the Bon Marche, as multiple mirrors reflect back her image. This photograph was shot for the TNT 1952 bridal layout. Joan Thrasher married Allen Jerome Morgan June 14, 1952 in the Christ Episcopal church. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis club. The bride was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Thrasher of Tacoma and the groom the son of the Allen B. Morgans of Seattle. After the wedding, the couple left for Massachusetts, where the bridegroom served as coxswain for the Washington Athletic club-sponsored shell at the Olympic trials. Both Mr. and Mrs. Morgan graduated from the University of Washington, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta and the Totem Club. Before the wedding, she had taught at the University Place grade school. While at the U of W, the groom was the president of Chi Psi, and belonged to Big W and the Varsity Boat club. He was coxswain for the U of W shell in the 1948 Olympic games. (Tacoma Reporter 6/21/1952) TPL-8058

Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Bon Marche (Tacoma); Wedding costume--1950-1960; Thrasher, Joan; Brides--1950-1960;

This view shows the shaft built for the escalator being installed inside Fisher's department store. Steel beams have been added to suppport the structure and plywood has been used to cover the exterior of the shaft.

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Fisher's is installing an escalator inside their department store. Plywood has been used to surface the outside of the opening where the escalator will be placed. Supporting columns and various pipes are seen outside the area enclosed by plywood. Counters are filled with children's hats and clothing. A sign points the way to infant's wear, girls wear, infants furniture and toyland. A sales area with a cash register is seen in the center by one of the columns.

Department stores--Tacoma; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma); Escalators--Tacoma;

Five young women modeled petticoats in March of 1948 for the "Petticoats Pay Off" fashion show at Fisher's Department Store, 1104 Broadway. Three of them have been identified as : (l-r) Marjie Joy Miller (later known as actress Marjie Millar), Barbara Michaelson (now Barbara Diamond) and Corinne Sule. Fisher's held a series of "Saturday Style Shows" on the store's 3rd Floor. The full page ad in the News Tribune declared: "Fisher's is ready with wonderful styles that have all the swish, the rustle, and come-hither that make petticoats so popular." The unidentified intimate apparel employee at the far right announced each model and style. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

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Fisher's Department Store was featuring Johnson & Johnson baby products in their store window display. The window had a mannequin dressed as a nurse standing next to a baby bassinet. An infant scale, blankets and a stork poster all compliment the Johnson & Johnson products display, which includes: baby lotion, baby powder, baby oil and a baby gift pack. All items could be found on Fisher's second floor.

Mannequins; Department stores--Tacoma; Children--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Window displays; Johnson & Johnson; Fisher's Department Store (Tacoma);