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Image of Table-top model Sparton television set, 1948

Table-top model Sparton television set, 1948

The Hawkins family, who lived in the Skyway neighborhood of Seattle, purchased this television set at a furniture store on Airport Way across from the Renton Airport. The father worked at Boeing, and their daughter, who donated the TV to MOHAI, was eight when the TV was purchased. It was one of the first televisions in that neighborhood in 1948,…
ID Number:2010.56.1
Date:1948
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LP record album, "PopLlama 12 Combo Delixe," PopLlama Products, Seattle, 1986

This record by Seattle label PopLlama contains a selection of songs from 12 local bands including Young Fresh Fellows, Fastbacks, and The New Age Urban Squirrels to name a few.
ID Number:2011.92.31
Date:1986
Image of First generation, limited edition, Zune portable media player, 2006

First generation, limited edition, Zune portable media player, 2006

This orange-colored first generation Zune mp3 player was given only to members of the Zune development team at Microsoft. The Microsoft employee who donated this player to MOHAI guesses that only 200-300 of these orange Zunes exist.
ID Number:2013.4.1
Date:2006
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Compact disc, Brad, "Shame," Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. © 1993

Brad is an American rock band that formed in Seattle in 1992. Brad includes members from a other Seattle-based groups, including Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, Regan Hagar of Satchel and formerly a member of Malfunkshun, Shawn Smith of Pigeonhed and Satchel, and Jeremy Toback. “Shame,” released in 1993, was recorded in roughly 20 days with many tracks taken from…
ID Number:2013.71.10
Date:1993
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Compact disc, Modest Mouse, "The Moon & Antarctica," Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. © 2000

Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band started in 1993 in Issaquah by Isaac Brock (lyrics, vocals, guitar), Jeremiah Green (drums), and Eric Judy (bass). “The Moon & Antarctica” was their third studio album and the first released on Epic Records. The album's title is taken from the opening scene of the 1982 film Blade Runner, where the main…
ID Number:2013.71.16
Date:2000
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Compact disc, Brandi Carlile, "Live at Easy Street Records," BMG Music Entertainment © 2007

Brandi M. Carlile (b. 1981) is an American singer-songwriter. Carlile was born in Ravensdale, Washington, and began her career performing in Seattle music clubs. Carlile's music has been categorized in various genres including pop, rock, alternative country, and folk. Carlile has been a vocal advocate for causes like LGBTQ rights, the empowerment of women, and awareness about health issues. This…
ID Number:2013.71.19
Date:2007
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Pearl Jam, "Spin The Black Circle", 45 record, Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. 1994

Pearl Jam is an alternative rock band that formed in Seattle in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). Together with such bands as Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, and Nirvana, Pearl Jam was part of the grunge rock scene that was centered in Seattle in…
ID Number:2013.71.21
Date:1994
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Pearl Jam, "MerkinBall," 45 record, Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. 1995

Pearl Jam is an alternative rock band that formed in Seattle in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). Together with such bands as Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, and Nirvana, Pearl Jam was part of the grunge rock scene that was centered in Seattle in…
ID Number:2013.71.22
Date:1995
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Pearl Jam, "Off He Goes," 45 record, Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. 1996

Pearl Jam is an alternative rock band that formed in Seattle in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). Together with such bands as Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, and Nirvana, Pearl Jam was part of the grunge rock scene that was centered in Seattle in…
ID Number:2013.71.23
Date:1996
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Pearl Jam, "Given to Fly," 45 record, Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. 1997

Pearl Jam is an alternative rock band that formed in Seattle in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). Together with such bands as Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, and Nirvana, Pearl Jam was part of the grunge rock scene that was centered in Seattle in…
ID Number:2013.71.24
Date:1997
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