172 results for: Manufacturing
Green and black wool ski suit, ca. 1948
This ensemble was made, in part, by the Seattle Woolen Company, which began with a focus on menswear and water-repellant garments to appeal to “woodsmen, cannery workers, and fishermen.” They soon expanded to include clothing for sport and recreation, and began making more for women. As it became increasingly acceptable for women to participate in sporting activities, local companies met…
ID Number:1976.6342.C2251
Date:1948
Tin of cayenne pepper from Crescent Pure Spices, ca. 1910
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:1976.6361.5a
Date:Circa 1910
Allspice tin from Crescent Pure Spices, ca. 1910
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:1976.6361.5b
Date:Circa 1910
Tin for cream tartar from Crescent Pure Spices, ca. 1910
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:1977.6413.8
Date:Circa 1910
Tin for turmeric from Crescent Pure Spices, ca. 1910
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:1977.6413.9
Date:Circa 1910
Straw boater hat from C. C. Filson Co, ca. 1900-1920
This straw hat was sold by C. C. Filson company of Seattle. Filson was founded in 1897 to outfit Klondike Gold Rush miners for harsh conditions. They soon became known as suppliers of high-quality gear for all kinds of outdoor professions, adventurers, and hobbyists. Straw “boater” hats were popular in the late 19th and early 20th century for both men…
ID Number:1979.6787.1M959
Date:Circa 1900-1920
Glass ashtray from Northwestern Glass Co., ca. 1936
The Northwestern Glass Company was founded in south Seattle in 1932 and was making wine bottles and other glass containers for local customers since before the end of Prohibition. The manufacturing plant has gone through several owners and is now owned by Verallia, a subsidiary of Paris company Saint-Gobain.
ID Number:1979.6873.10
Date:Circa 1936
Blue skeet shooting sweater, ca. 1940s
This blue sweater was made by Sportcraft Knitting in Seattle specifically for skeet and trap shooting. The leather patch on the shoulder has padding underneath to cushion where the gun rests. It was worn by Victor Denny who was the grandson of Seattle founders David and Louisa Denny and an avid sportsman. He was a member of the Seattle Gun…
ID Number:1980.7106.5C2525
Date:Circa 1940
Pale green glass beer bottle, Geo. T. McGinnis & Co., Seattle, WA, ca. 1900-1920
This bottle, unearthed by a scuba diver, was distributed by George (Geo) T. Maginnis & Company. According to historians, this Seattle bottling company was around as early as 1890.
ID Number:1981.7248.4
Date:Circa 1900-1920
Green glass soda bottle from Pacific & Puget Sound Bottling Company, Seattle, early 1900s
Pacific & Puget Sound Bottling Company was located on the corner of Minor Avenue and Stewart Street in Seattle as early as 1908. The bottle has a rounded bottom because it was meant to be stored on its side to prevent the cork from drying.
ID Number:1981.7296.1
Date:Circa 1900-1920