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Violin, case, and bow made in Germany, ca. 1800-1830
This violin was played by Jake Harding, who came to Seattle in the 1850s. He played at early Seattle dances that included a mix of European settlers and native people.
ID Number:1950.30.1
Date:Circa 1800-1830
White kid leather wedding shoes, 1906
These beaded wedding shoes were worn by Edana Collins Ruhm (1880-1967) for her 1906 Seattle wedding to Thomas Francis Ruhm. Edana was born in Seattle to John Collins and Angela Jackling Collins. She was a fixture in Seattle society, living at the Collins mansion for most of her life. She travelled extensively and gave lectures in Seattle about her experiences.…
ID Number:1951.980.5
Date:1906
Painting of Victory Square in Seattle, ca. 1949
Victory Square was located on University Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues in front of the Olympic Hotel, and was the center of World War II rallies, bond drives, and a monument that lists the names of Washington state citizens who lost their lives during the war. Nothing of the Square remains as the monument was torn down in 1949,…
ID Number:1960.2087
Date:Circa 1949
Souvenir metal totem pole from the Golden Potlatch celebration, 1912
The Golden Potlatch was a city-wide festival first held in July of 1911. It was organized by civic boosters who were hoping to capitalize on the success of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909. The event continued for each of the next three summers before being suspended during wartime, and then was started up again as the Potlatch Festival from 1934…
ID Number:1962.2846.7
Date:1912
Groundbreaking shovel from the Century 21 Seattle World's Fair, 1961
Construction of the G.E. Pavilion on the Seattle World's Fair campus officially began on November 14, 1961, with this honorary gold metal-plated shovel.
ID Number:1963.3119.71
Date:1961
Ribbon commemorating President Taft's visit to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in 1909
This ribbon celebrates the visit President William Howard Taft made to the AYPE in Seattle on September 30th, 1909. Taft Day was attended by nearly 61,000 people, making it one of the most popular days at the fair overall. President Taft came to the fair heavily guarded as President William McKinley had been assassinated in 1901 at the Pan-American Exposition…
ID Number:1963.3133.32.1
Date:1909
Seafair King Neptune II hat, 1951
Since 1950, the Seattle Seafair festival has recognized notable local individuals as Seafair Royalty, including King Neptune, Prime Minister, and Seafair Queen (Miss Seafair). William O. McKay, a seattle auto dealer and civic leader, was crowned King Neptune for the 1951 Seafair celebrations.
ID Number:1963.3182.2.11M353
Date:1951
Seafair King Neptune IV hat, 1953
Since 1950, the Seattle Seafair festival has recognized notable local individuals as Seafair Royalty, including King Neptune, Prime Minister, and Seafair Queen (Miss Seafair). Rear Admiral H.H. Good, who commanded heavy cruisers for the US Navy during World War II, was crowned King Neptune for the 1953 Seafair celebrations.
ID Number:1963.3182.10M354
Date:1953
Silk ball gown worn by Alsora Hayner Fry, with rhododendron design handpainted by Jessie Elliot, 1893
This dress was worn by Mrs. Alsora Hayner (Minerva) Fry at the 1893 state ball in Olympia, where Mrs. Fry was the guest of honor. Fry was the chief promoter of the rhododendron as the Washington state flower. She came to Seattle in 1888 and was the charter member of the Woman's Century Club and its first president. The dress…
ID Number:1964.3359.C1083
Date:1893
The Bon Marché Christmas buttons, ca. 1950
These pins were holiday souvenirs sold at The Bon Marché, one of Seattle's first department stores. The chain was launched in 1890 and enjoyed popularity and success throughout most of the 20th century until the brand was absorbed by Macy's.
ID Number:1964.3456.1
Date:Circa 1950