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Salish basket, ca. 1920
This basket features a repeated "S" shape imbricated into the weave. The donor, Elwha Krueger, lived in Seattle in the early 20th century and she most likely purchased it from a local Indigenous basketmaker.
ID Number:1952.180.17
Date:Circa 1920
Napkin ring commemorating the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
This copper plated napkin ring is a souvenir from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) held in Seattle in 1909. It features a relief image of Mount Rainier, the fair’s official seal which includes three female figures (representing Asia, Alaska, and the Pacific Coast of America), and text reading “A.Y.P. Exposition Seattle 1909.” The AYPE publicized the development of the Pacific Northwest…
ID Number:1952.212.1
Date:1909
Coast Salish basket, ca. 1900
This Coast Salish basket was donated by Mrs. Rollin Sanford, born Kate McGraw (1876-1971). She was the daughter of Washington governor, John Harte McGraw, who was in office from 1893-1897.
ID Number:1955.869.1
Date:Circa 1900
Metal souvenir plate from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
This copper-colored metal plate is a souvenir from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) held in Seattle in 1909. It publicized the development of the Pacific Northwest and positioned Seattle as a gateway to Alaska and the Pacific Rim. It includes the fair’s official emblem, which has three female figures representing Asia, Alaska, and the Pacific Coast of America. The other images…
ID Number:1961.2450
Date:1909
Coral necklace purchased at the AYPE, 1909
This coral necklace was purchased at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in Seattle. The AYPE was a world's fair which aimed to celebrate Seattle’s relationship with Alaska and its position as a major port city on the Pacific Rim.
ID Number:1962.2517.15
Date:1909
Blue and white souvenir tumbler, ca. 1909
This tumbler is a Seattle souvenir, likely from the time of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) of 1909. The AYPE publicized the development of the Pacific Northwest and positioned Seattle as a gateway to Alaska and the Pacific Rim. This tumbler includes three important sites and views from around Seattle: Mount Rainier, Snoqualmie Falls, and the Totem pole at Pioneer Square.…
ID Number:1962.2652.4
Date:Circa 1909
Potlatch pin, ca. 1911-1914
This pin depicts the Potlatch “Bug,” the official emblem for the Golden Potlatch, 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 organizers called themselves the Tilikums of Elttaes (Tilikum is "Friends" in Chinook Jargon; Elttaes is Seattle spelled…
ID Number:1962.2652.8
Date:Circa 1911-1914
Twana basket made in Skokomish area and features wolf designs, ca. 1900
The interior of this basket was made from cattail, while cedar bark and beargrass were used for the outside and the wolf motif. The Twana became known for developing and using the dog motifs (if the tail is up) and wolf motifs (if the tail is down) in their baskets.
ID Number:1962.2735.1
Date:Circa 1900
Souvenir inkwell from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909
This inkwell is a Seattle souvenir from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) of 1909. The AYPE publicized the development of the Pacific Northwest and positioned Seattle as a gateway to Alaska and the Pacific Rim. The silver top of this inkwell shows the Totem Pole in Pioneer Square which was a major tourist attraction at the time. The totem was carved…
ID Number:1962.2838.179
Date:1909
Century 21 Seattle World's Fair copper bracelet, 1962
This copper bracelet and necklace are a set commemorating Century 21, Seattle's second World's Fair held in 1962. The set includes a small image of the Space Needle.
ID Number:1963.3119.24
Date:1962