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"Lumberman's Day, July 3rd" pin from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair 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. Each day of the fair was dedicated to a special individual or group. This pin is from “Lumberman’s Day” on July 3rd.
ID Number:1960.1818.2
Date:1909
Image of Ribbon commemorating the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), featuring the state of Idaho

Ribbon commemorating the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), featuring the state of Idaho

September 16th was Idaho day at the AYPE and the state of Idaho hosted a building that housed exhibits and held lectures promoting the state and its industries. Idaho Governor James H. Brady attended the Exposition on the state's designated day and celebrated with speeches and receptions.
ID Number:1960.1818.5
Date:1909
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Pieced "Grandmother's Fan" quilt, 1909

This quilt, made by Mrs. D. M. Walters, won a bronze medal and diploma at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in Seattle. The AYPE had exhibits of all kinds and for all interests, and prizes were awarded to the most impressive or most memorable.
ID Number:1960.1918.1
Date:1909
Image of Vignette of Mt. Rainier, painted and exhibited at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

Vignette of Mt. Rainier, painted and exhibited at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

This piece was made by Mrs. Addie V. Hoxie, who was born in Pennsylvania and came to Seattle around 1898. She worked at several department stores including The Bon Marché where she was employed in the Art Department. Mrs. Hoxie exhibited a silk thread work at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, and devoted her life to teaching silk thread…
ID Number:1960.2021.3
Date:1909
Image of Apple sauce dish featuring the Palace of Agriculture from the AYPE, 1909

Apple sauce dish featuring the Palace of Agriculture from the AYPE, 1909

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair 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. Japan had a significant presence at the fair. There was an official Japan Exhibits Building, a Japan Day, and many souvenirs produced in a Japanese style (some…
ID Number:1961.2341.1
Date:1909
Image of Metal souvenir plate from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

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
Image of Souvenir card deck from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

Souvenir card deck from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

This souvenir deck of cards feature iconic images of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.
ID Number:1962.2500.3
Date:1909
Image of Personalized souvenir cup from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

Personalized souvenir cup from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair 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. This souvenir cup has a machine carved pattern, with the name “Lola.” It belonged to Lola Pumphrey Clark (1897-1966) who visited the fair.
ID Number:1962.2513.14
Date:1909
Image of Coral necklace purchased at the AYPE, 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
Image of Blue and white souvenir tumbler, ca. 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:1962.2652.3
Date:Circa 1909
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