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Noisemaker cane, ca. 1911-1941
During the early Seattle Potlatches, many of these canes were used by the celebrants. A tablet the size of an aspirin made of a strong explosive was put in the iron slot at the bottom and when it was thumped on the sidewalk, a very loud explosion occurred. These noisemakers unfortunately burned women's ankles from the flash so they were…
ID Number:1966.3878.63
Date:Circa 1911-1941
Plate with Sweet Briar Bride pattern, ca. 1903
This plate features a handpainted scene of David T. Denny and Louisa Boren Denny paddling a canoe on Puget Sound with Mt. Rainier in background. It is part of a commemorative set that was made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Louisa Boren Denny's wedding. She was nicknamed the "Sweet Briar Bride" for the sweet briar plants she brought with…
ID Number:1969.4645.4
Date:Circa 1903
Potlatch vase with image of Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline), 1905
The image of Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline) was replicated on many souvenir items that sold in Seattle. Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline), also known in Lushootseed as Kikisoblu, Kick-is-om-lo, or Wewick, was the eldest daughter of Chief Si'ahl (Chief Seattle). She was born around 1820 and passed away in the 1890s. Due to the date stamped on the vase, this souvenir was most…
ID Number:1972.5342.1
Date:1905
Batik print jacket worn by John Doyle Bishop, 1967
John Doyle Bishop (1913-1980) operated a high-end women’s clothing store in Seattle from 1950 until his death in 1980. He sourced designer garments from the United States and Europe and provided personalized fashion advice for his devoted clients. He was also known for his personal style and cultivated a reputation as a local personality. Bishop wore this jacket for a…
ID Number:1975.6056.20C2130
Date:1967
Art Deco electric mantel clock awarded to Seattle Chamber of Commerce on January 1, 1937
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce won a Special Prize as Outside Participants at the 48th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade held in Pasadena, California. Sadly, the Washington Huskies, who made it to the Rose Bowl that year, were summarily trounced 21-0 by the Pittsburgh Panthers.
ID Number:1980.6912
Date:1936
Model canoe carving given as gift to donor's father from Chief Si'ahl (Chief Seattle), 1891
This model canoe was made by either Chief Si'ahl (Chief Seattle) or a member of his tribe and bears the insignia of the family on the bow and stern. When Marian Engle Cummings, donor of this model, was born, her father was gifted with the canoe to signify that his newborn child was an honorary member of the tribe. Prior…
ID Number:1980.7084.1
Date:Circa 1891
Flag used in Charles Lindbergh parade in Seattle, 1927
On September 13, 1927, aviator Charles A. Lindbergh (1902-1974) landed the Spirit of St. Louis at the Sand Point Naval Air Station and was honored in a ticker-tape parade through downtown Seattle. This flag was on one of the cars in the parade and the donor's father was the driver. Lindbergh’s stop in Seattle was one of 80 he made…
ID Number:1983.46.1
Date:1927
Ribbon commemorating Ohio Day, October 5, at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE)
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909. It was a major national event for the young but fast growing city, and celebrated the emerging development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Many days were designated for special celebrations, honoring causes, industries, and places. Ohio Day was…
ID Number:1984.142.4.17
Date:1909
Gold wristwatch, ca. 1940s
This women's wristwatch is typical of the time period, and was given to its original owner by her husband as a celebration gift in 1946. It was then given to their daughter as a graduation gift in 1948.
ID Number:1994.7.18
Date:Circa 1940
Seattle Rain Festival sweatshirt, ca. 1996
Local apparel company Primal Screens first created these comedic “Seattle Rain Festival” sweatshirts in 1982. According to the shirt, the “Rain Festival” runs from January 1st to December 31st. Besides being a jab at Seattle’s rainy reputation, it also pokes fun at the city’s love of festivals. The donor of this sweatshirt purchased it around 1996 at a shop in…
ID Number:2001.62.3
Date:Circa 1996