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Image of Souvenir handkerchief commemorating the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE)

Souvenir handkerchief commemorating 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. This souvenir silk handkerchief shows a “birds eye view” of the fairgrounds, which would later become the campus of the University of Washington. Surrounding this…
ID Number:1963.3204.1
Date:1909
Image of Laceleaf Japanese maple tree, ca. 1864

Laceleaf Japanese maple tree, ca. 1864

This tree was one of five maples imported from Japan for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, held on the grounds of the University of Washington in 1909. The Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm designed the grounds with a mix of plants native to the once forested location and ornamentals for the formal gardens. Julius J. Bonnell, the fair’s official florist, dedicated the…
ID Number:1964.3248
Date:Circa 1864
Image of Souvenir pitcher from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

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

This pitcher is a souvenir of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 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. The pitcher is decorated with the official AYPE emblem, designed by Adelaide Hanscom Leeson (1876-1932). One of the many published AYPE guides…
ID Number:1964.3378
Date:1909
Image of Pennant from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

Pennant 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 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. This pennant is blue and gold, and features a small version of the official AYPE…
ID Number:1965.3602.2
Date:1909
Image of Souvenir tumbler from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

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

This metal tumbler is a souvenir from 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. It features a relief images of the fair’s official seal (three female figures representing Asia, Alaska, and the Pacific Coast of America), Chief Si'ahl (Chief Seattle),…
ID Number:1965.3631.6
Date:1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Grand Prize award-winning Irish lace collar, 1909

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Grand Prize award-winning Irish lace collar, 1909

From gold nuggets in the Alaska Building to weaving machines in the Manufacturers building, the AYPE had exhibits of all kinds and for all interests. Prizes were awarded to the most impressive or most memorable. This lace collar was made in Ireland and won a grand prize for its exquisite workmanship.
ID Number:1965.3766.1
Date:1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Grand Prize ribbon awarded for Irish lace collar, 1909

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) Grand Prize ribbon awarded for Irish lace collar, 1909

From gold nuggets in the Alaska Building to weaving machines in the Manufacturers building, the AYPE had exhibits of all kinds and for all interests. Prizes were awarded to the most impressive or most memorable. This Grand Prize ribbon was awarded to an Irish-made lace collar for its exquisite workmanship.
ID Number:1965.3766.2
Date:1909
Image of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) souvenir teapot made for The Bon Marché, 1909

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) souvenir teapot made for The Bon Marché, 1909

This teapot is a souvenir of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 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. The teapot is decorated with the official AYPE emblem, designed by Adelaide Hanscom Leeson (1876-1932). One of the many published AYPE guides…
ID Number:1965.3767.1
Date:1909
Image of Souvenir plate from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

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

This plate is a souvenir of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 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. It is decorated with the official AYPE emblem, designed by Adelaide Hanscom Leeson (1876-1932). One of the many published AYPE guides explained…
ID Number:1966.3919.1
Date:1909
Image of Souvenir pin commemorating the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

Souvenir pin commemorating the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 1909

This pin is a souvenir of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), 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.
ID Number:1967.4103.12.1
Date:1909
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