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Image of Brown earthenware jar or jug, ca. 1900

Brown earthenware jar or jug, ca. 1900

This earthenware jar is believed to have once been owned and used by a local Chinese laborer to store liquor. These jars were often found left in agricultural fields in the area.
ID Number:1946.393.4
Date:Circa 1900
Image of Sampler made by Elizabeth Brown Ball in memory of infant that passed away at 2 years old, 1838

Sampler made by Elizabeth Brown Ball in memory of infant that passed away at 2 years old, 1838

This intricate sampler was made by Elizabeth Brown Ball in 1838 when she was seven years old.
ID Number:1951.11
Date:1838
Image of Child's brown shoes with black toe caps, ca. 1858

Child's brown shoes with black toe caps, ca. 1858

These shoes, worn by James Urquhart as a child, when his family moved from Toledo, Washington, to Tumwater in 1858 (the shoes came as far as Napavine). They were passed down to his son, Mr. Henry Urquhart, a former Sheriff of Lewis County, Washington.
ID Number:1956.1094
Date:Circa 1858
Image of Painting of a forest scene on concave surface, ca. 1909

Painting of a forest scene on concave surface, ca. 1909

The daughter of one of Seattle’s founding families, Emily Inez Denny (1853 – 1918) was both a painter and writer. Greatly influenced by seeing the drawings of Sarah Willoughby as a student at the Washington Territorial University, she took on painting as a life-long pursuit. In her 1909 book, "Blazing the Way," Denny writes: “Very tall and grand the firs…
ID Number:1960.2033
Date:Circa 1880-1910
Image of Girl Scout shoes, ca. 1915

Girl Scout shoes, ca. 1915

This pair of high top brown kid leather girl scout shoes were owned by Anna Sayles around 1915.
ID Number:1961.2414.1
Date:Circa 1915
Image of Sword in case with extra scabbard, 1863

Sword in case with extra scabbard, 1863

The inscription on the extra scabbard reads: "Presented to Maj. Granville O. Haller, 7th Inft. USA, Commandant of Gnl Headquarters by the Officers of the 93d N.Y. Vols. Headquarters Guard, 'Army of the Potomac', as a token of regard for his social qualities as a gentleman and his military ability as an officer, Camp near Falmouth, Va., Jan. 1, 1863."…
ID Number:1961.2476.29
Date:1863
Image of Pair of brown leather logging boots, 1950

Pair of brown leather logging boots, 1950

These logging "cork" boots were handmade by Currin-Greene Shoe Co. in Seattle.
ID Number:1962.2545
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Pair of low cut boots, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

Pair of low cut boots, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

These women's boots were part of a 3-piece knit brown wool ensemble, including cardigan and skirt, made by Garland. They were presented in the Fashion Pavilion at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1962.2821.19
Date:1962
Image of Brown suede shoes with leather open work, ca. 1915-1920s

Brown suede shoes with leather open work, ca. 1915-1920s

This pair of women's French heel shoes were sold at Turrell's, a Seattle shoe retailer, and belong in a set with matching brown velvet and lace dress.
ID Number:1963.3153.1
Date:Circa 1915-1920
Image of Brown work boots, 1920s

Brown work boots, 1920s

University of Washington student, Dorothy Anderson, wore these sturdy women's boots to walk the muddy paths of the 1920s. The boots were made by Piper & Taft of Seattle.
ID Number:1964.3329.8
Date:Circa 1920
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