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Oil painting of the Duthie Shipyards by Amos Grant, 1919
J. F. Duthie & Company was a small shipyard in Seattle, Washington, established in 1911, that built cargo ships during during World War I . Most of the vessels built were "West boats," or steel-hulled cargo ships, used by the United States Shipping Board (USSB) on the west coast of the US. Not much is known about the artist Amos…
ID Number:1992.10
Date:1919
Studio portrait camera, ca. 1900-1920
This studio portrait camera captures its images on glass plates rather than film. Cameras like this were in use during the time of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in Seattle. The AYPE 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…
ID Number:1993.1.44
Date:Circa 1900-1920
Boeing analog computer, 1953
This seven and half foot tall computer, built by the Boeing Company in 1953, has less processing capability than a simple calculator. A technological wonder of its time, the analog computer helped engineers calculate complicated problems at a much faster rate. A 1952 advertisement in Scientific American Magazine states: "Boeing engineers enjoy many advantages - among them the finest research…
ID Number:1993.16.1
Date:1953
Full scale model of outboard motor without prop, ca. 1957
This prototype of the Boeing Model 540-4 gas-turbine outboard propulsion unit was innovative for its time due to its light weight relative to the capacity for horsepower. With few moving parts, this motor was fairly easy to build, dependable and utilized a variety of fuels. The drawbacks to this design included a higher building cost and fuel inefficiency. This particular…
ID Number:1993.16.2
Date:Circa 1957
Tin "Marlboro Man" sign featuring Mark Dempsey, ca. 1980s
Seattle actor and performer Mark Dempsey was the model for this Marlboro cigarette advertising campaign in the 1980s. The “Marlboro Man” campaigns associated the cigarettes with “tough guy” figures like cowboys. Dempsey (1936-1994) was born in Los Angeles and came to Seattle in 1951 with his mother, performer Bessie Hall Dempsey. He attended Queen Anne High School and the University…
ID Number:1993.41.49
Date:Circa 1985
Box for cumin seed from Crescent Manufacturing Company, ca. late 1950s
The Crescent Manufacturing Company was founded in Seattle, Washington, in 1883 as Larsen Extract Company. By the early twentieth century, Crescent was manufacturing 75 different extracts including Mapleine, as well as importing spices, coffee, and nuts. Crescent was sold to McCormick and Company in 1989, and consolidated its operations in Kent, Washington in 1990.
ID Number:1994.7.24
Date:Circa 1958
Twilight Tea package from Bemis Company, ca. 1930
The Bemis Brothers Bag Company was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1858. By the early 20th century, the company had shortened its name to Bemis Company and was operating eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including Seattle, making burlap and cotton bags for grain, flour, feed and many other products. This package of Twilight Tea…
ID Number:1994.15.11
Date:Circa 1930
Pack board, made by Eddie Bauer for Mrs. Virginia Denny, ca. 1920-1960
Famed outdoor enterpreneur Eddie Bauer, who established his business in Seattle in 1920, made this pack for Mrs. Virginia Denny, a member of the early settler family.
ID Number:1996.05.1
Date:Circa 1920-1960
Boeing Fire Department Chief badge, ca. 1940
Wartime production during World War II meant a massively expanded workforce for Boeing and an increased need for plant safety. This badge is from the Boeing Fire Department.
ID Number:1996.37.3
Date:Circa 1940
Boeing Fire Department Deputy Sheriff badge, ca. 1940
Wartime production during World War II meant a massively expanded workforce for Boeing and an increased need for plant safety. This badge is from the Boeing Fire Department.
ID Number:1996.37.4
Date:Circa 1940