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Image of Pearl Jam,

Pearl Jam, "Wishlist," 45 record, Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. 1998

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:2013.71.25
Date:1998
Image of Jet City Improv performer shirt, ca. 1996

Jet City Improv performer shirt, ca. 1996

Jet City Improv is a Seattle improv theater company founded in 1992. This logo was designed in 1994 and these bowling-style shirts in 1996. These shirts were worn by cast members for all shows done outside their home theater in the University District. This shirt has the initials “MC” written on the tag, which means this was likely worn by…
ID Number:2013.101.1
Date:Circa 1996
Image of Speakers from Puget Park Drive-In, ca. 2000

Speakers from Puget Park Drive-In, ca. 2000

The Puget Sound Drive-In operated in Everett until 2010. These were some of the last speakers used at the drive-in.
ID Number:2013.PugetPark.Speakers
Date:Circa 2000
Image of Black pearl costume earrings, late 1960s

Black pearl costume earrings, late 1960s

The donor of these earrings wore them with a black cocktail dress (also in MOHAI’s collection, accession number 2014.23.1) to the Seattle Opera.
ID Number:2014.23.2
Date:Circa 1967
Image of Garbage can lid signed by the members of Queensrÿche, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains, 1992

Garbage can lid signed by the members of Queensrÿche, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains, 1992

This signed garbage can lid was presented to beloved local TV character J.P. Patches by one of his long-time fans and Patches Pal, Chris Cornell, of Seattle-based rock band Soundgarden. It was part of a promotional event held in 1992 at the Tower Records store once located at the corner of 5th and Mercer in Seattle. J.P. was at the…
ID Number:2015.74.1
Date:1992
Image of Ouya game console, 2013

Ouya game console, 2013

Ouya is a home video game console first released in 2013. Despite a record-breaking reception on Kickstarter and raising more than a million dollars, the company was purchased two years later by Razer, Inc.
ID Number:2015.OuyaGamingDevice
Date:2013
Image of Matchbook from the China Pheasant Club in Seattle, ca. 1950

Matchbook from the China Pheasant Club in Seattle, ca. 1950

The China Pheasant Club once located on Marginal Way was owned by Wilmer Morgan, a Black person who also owned the Birdland Supper Club and the Mardi Gras Grill.
ID Number:2016.20.29
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Matchbook from the Congo Club in Seattle, ca. 1950

Matchbook from the Congo Club in Seattle, ca. 1950

The Congo Club was located on Broadway in Seattle. The image on the outside of the matchbook is repeated on the matches inside.
ID Number:2016.20.30
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Barnyard Cannibals denim vest handpainted by Milestone, 2010

Barnyard Cannibals denim vest handpainted by Milestone, 2010

Pele Washington, a.k.a. B-Boy Play, is the leader of Seattle breakdance crew Barnyard Cannibals. Washington asked local graffiti artist Milestone to help create a look for competitions, something that represented B-Boy Play and his crew while he was dancing. Milestone painted the back panel and removed the jacket sleeves to create this unique vest.
ID Number:2016.41.1
Date:2010-2011
Image of DeVry hand-crank

DeVry hand-crank "lunchbox" 35mm movie camera #999, ca. 1920s

This camera was used by Burrill C. Johnson who filmed newsreels for Pathé News and owned several movie theaters in Seattle. The Pathé Film Exchange was located at 2025 3rd Ave on what was considered Seattle's "film row". The durable and portable 35mm DeVry Standard Portable Camera was created in 1925 and nicknamed the “lunchbox.”
ID Number:2016.47.1
Date:Circa 1920
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