Virginia Lee Allen and her mother Lou Ella Allen select a china pattern at Gunderson's. TNT 1952 wedding layout. Miss Allen became the wife of Gene Gordon Pickering June 21, 1952 at the Christ Episcopal Church. The bride was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nelson Allen and the groom the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Pickering. The reception was held at the University Union Club. The Pickerings made their first home in Seattle. The bride attended Washington State College and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and Co-ed Club. Mr. Pickering obtained a degree in business administration from WSC and was president of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. (Tacoma Reporter 6-27-1952) TPL-9180

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Hazel G. Churchill, the owner of Churchill's Kidy-Vil, 751-53 Saint Helens Ave., stretches across her sales counter to hand her young customer, Patricia Churchill, a piece of candy. Hazel G. Churchill opened her children's clothing store in 1949. She and her mother, Laura Churchill owned and operated the Churchill Shop, 904 Broadway, for over 25 years. The Kidy-Vil store, which was aimed squarely at the mothers and children of the first part of the post-war babyboom, only stayed in business for about five years.

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Churchill's Kidy-Vil for trade journal. A young girl helps a young gentleman select the best socks to go with his new outfit. She likes the striped ones but it looks like he's not sure. The large display of children's socks is made to look like shingles on the roof af a small cottage. Ordered by Mrs. Churchill TPL-9334

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Churchill's Kidy-Vil for trade journal. This children's clothing store has even provided a play area for children while their parents shop in the store. One boy is climbing onto a slide, another rides a rocking horse while a girl and another boy are sitting this one out. The wall in the play area has been painted with a circus theme with a tent and large animals. Ordered by Mrs. Churchill

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Churchill's Kidy-Vil for trade journal. Kidy-Vil carried children's clothing from frills to sophisticated for girls, short pants to western clothes for boys. The playful decorations invite everyone to join in a celebration of children. A neon sign in the window as well as over the facade announce the store. Ordered by Mrs. Churchill

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Churchill's Kidy-Vil for trade journal. This view shows the exterior of the children's clothing store at night. A neon sign hangs perpendicular to the facade of the store and the lights outline a young girl in a pretty dress. The display windows are well lit and show children's clothing in playful settings. Ordered by Mrs. Churchill

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A bride-to-be, Miss Marilyn Spike, and her mother, Helen H. (Mrs. F. Clifford) Spike, are admiring a display of an elegant formal table setting at Gunderson's on April 27, 1950. Marilyn was to be married to James E. Dore June 15, 1950. Ordered by the Tribune for a layout on wedding preparations. (TNT, 5/3/1950, p.26) TPL-9179

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Tables have been set with fine Hawaiian china and glassware at Gunderson's in February of 1950. Display shelves along the wall show more china and glassware. An archway gives a glimpse of another showroom. Arthur N. Gunderson had a jewelry, Spode china, silver, crystal and gifts store in the Bostwick Building with store addresses at both 764 Broadway and 761 Saint Helens Avenue. The company was founded in 1925 and had their own jewelry workshop creating handmade special orders. Ordered by A.N. Gunderson, Mrs. Herbert. TPL-9178

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