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Image of Camera strap,

Camera strap, "Camera Caddy," ca. 1970s

This colorful camera strap belonged to Al Smith, a prominent local Black photographer who captured 65 years of Seattle history.
ID Number:2014.49.9
Date:Circa 1970
Image of Original

Original "On The Spot" rubber stamp used by photographer Al Smith to stamp photo credits on the back of his prints, ca. 1920s-1980s

This is the original, personalized stamp used to mark photographic prints by Al Smith, a prominent local Black photographer who captured 65 years of Seattle history.
ID Number:2014.49.13
Date:Circa 1920-1980
Image of Color print drawing of the sailing schooner Wawona by local artist Herbert Carlson, 1983

Color print drawing of the sailing schooner Wawona by local artist Herbert Carlson, 1983

The Wawona was an iconic logging schooner for the Pacific Northwest. MOHAI now has wood from the demolished Wawona in its museum. Herbert Carlson was a local artist and member of the Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters.
ID Number:2015.9.1
Date:1983
Image of Color print drawing of the steam ferryboat San Mateo by local artist Herbert Carlson, 1977

Color print drawing of the steam ferryboat San Mateo by local artist Herbert Carlson, 1977

The steam ferry San Mateo plied the waters of Puget Sound from 1947 to 1969. MOHAI also has a life ring from the San Mateo. Herbert Carlson was a local artist and member of the Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters.
ID Number:2015.9.2
Date:1977
Image of Skateboard deck with Coast Salish design, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

Skateboard deck with Coast Salish design, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

Ty Juvinel is a Tulalip artist who created this custom skateboard deck featuring Coast Salish designs to represent his heritage in art.
ID Number:2015.11.1
Date:Circa 2014
Image of Skateboard deck with Coast Salish designs, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

Skateboard deck with Coast Salish designs, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

This skateboard deck features the image of the head of a court jester in black and surrounded by orange, yellow, and red Coast Salish designs. Ty Juvinel is a Tulalip artist who, according to a Tulalip News article by Brandi Montreuil in 2013, states that he "expresses his love of heritage in art...His skateboarding line, featuring Coast Salish designs, tells…
ID Number:2015.11.2
Date:Circa 2012-2014
Image of Skateboard deck with Coast Salish design, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

Skateboard deck with Coast Salish design, made by Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel, ca. 2014

This skateboard deck features the words "Tribal Lines" and a red circular Coast Salish design in the center. Ty Juvinel is a Tulalip artist who, according to a Tulalip News article by Brandi Montreuil in 2013, states that he "expresses his love of heritage in art...His skateboarding line, featuring Coast Salish designs, tells a story on each board and shows…
ID Number:2015.11.3
Date:Circa 2012-2014
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Panel of "Evergreen State" printed cotton fabric designed by Chandler O'Leary and sold at Pacific Fabrics & Crafts, 2015

This printed cotton fabric features a design by local artist Chandler O'Leary and includes illustrations of iconic Pacific Northwest objects like the Space Needle, Sasquatch, trees, Mount Rainier, an orca, a ferry, an umbrella, Rainier cherries, and more. The fabric was made and sold by local fabric store Pacific Fabrics & Crafts.
ID Number:2015.39.2
Date:2015
Image of Marginal Way Benefit Skateboard Deck, ca. 2006

Marginal Way Benefit Skateboard Deck, ca. 2006

The makers of this skateboard, Black Market Skate Shop in downtown Seattle, help promote and support the skateboard community and are directly involved with fundraising for the Marginal Way Skate Park.
ID Number:2015.42.1
Date:Circa 2006
Image of Carved walking stick owned by artist Jacob Lawrence, ca. 1970-2000

Carved walking stick owned by artist Jacob Lawrence, ca. 1970-2000

Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) was a Black artist known for his portrayal of Black life and his "dynamic cubism" style. Lawrence moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1970, to be an art professor at the University of Washington.
ID Number:2015.76.1
Date:Circa 1970-2000
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