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Image of Rosaline Clise's dollhouse, ca. 1895

Rosaline Clise's dollhouse, ca. 1895

This dollhouse belonged to Rosaline Hammer when she was a child. Although born in Boston, she lived most of her life in Seattle, marrying Charles Clise in 1913. The Clise family have strong roots in Seattle and they built a hunting lodge in the Redmond area in 1904. The newer furniture, circa 1920s-1950s, indicates that Rosaline's children and grandchildren may…
ID Number:1974.5900
Date:Circa 1895
Image of Homemade child's sled, ca. 1890

Homemade child's sled, ca. 1890

Mr. Henry Goetz of Seattle made this sled for his children Henry Jr., Walter, Art, and Blanche.
ID Number:1975.6089
Date:Circa 1890
Image of Hand-pumping vacuum cleaner, ca. 1890-1901

Hand-pumping vacuum cleaner, ca. 1890-1901

Seattle department store Frederick & Nelson sold all types of merchandise from home appliances, including this early vacuum cleaner, to designer clothing, to toys and chocolates.
ID Number:1975.6140
Date:Circa 1890-1901
Image of Red frame power scooter, 1931

Red frame power scooter, 1931

This scooter is powered by pumping the handle and kicking. The purpose of the invention was to create a more simplified and practical toy for children. William Neuman, Jr., of Seattle designed and patented the scooter in 1931.
ID Number:1977.6433
Date:1931
Image of Doll purchased from a tent after the Great Seattle Fire, 1889

Doll purchased from a tent after the Great Seattle Fire, 1889

The Great Fire of June 6, 1889 was a significant turning point in Seattle's history and changed both the physical and political landscapes of the City, destroying 100 acres of Seattle's business district and waterfront. The city didn't take much time to mourn; most businesses decided to rebuild where they had been, and rebuilding began almost immediately, creating a building…
ID Number:1980.7100.1
Date:Circa 1880
Image of Collection of marbles that melted in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889

Collection of marbles that melted in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889

The Great Fire of June 6, 1889 was a significant turning point in Seattle's history and changed both the physical and political landscapes of the city. The fire started in a paint and woodwork shop at Front and Madison and swept southward across 100 acres of Seattle's business district and waterfront. The inferno completely consumed the business district's wooden buildings,…
ID Number:1983.50.1
Date:Circa 1880
Image of Doll,

Doll, "Egypt 1350 B.C." from a set of fashion dolls made by Ada Odenrider, 1985-1986

Ada Odenrider (1896-1993) was a famous doll artist in the Seattle-Tacoma area. She painstakingly hand-made many decorative dolls including this one from a set featuring costumes dating from 1350 BCE Egypt to 1350 CE England. The bodies are hand-painted and hand-made porcelain and the garments feature a wide range of textiles. Odenrider helped found the Seattle Doll & Toy Collectors…
ID Number:1986.13.1
Date:1985-1986
Image of Doll,

Doll, "Greece 500 B.C." from a set of fashion dolls made by Ada Odenrider, 1985-1986

Ada Odenrider (1896-1993) was a famous doll artist in the Seattle-Tacoma area. She painstakingly hand-made many decorative dolls including this set featuring costumes dating from 1350 BCE Egypt to 1350 CE England. The bodies are hand-painted and hand-made porcelain and the garments feature a wide range of textiles. Odenrider helped found the Seattle Doll & Toy Collectors Club and her…
ID Number:1986.13.2
Date:1985-1986
Image of Doll,

Doll, "Rome I A.D." from a set of fashion dolls made by Ada Odenrider, 1985-1986

Ada Odenrider (1896-1993) was a famous doll artist in the Seattle-Tacoma area. She painstakingly hand-made many decorative dolls including this set featuring costumes dating from 1350 BCE Egypt to 1350 CE England. The bodies are hand-painted and hand-made porcelain and the garments feature a wide range of textiles. Odenrider helped found the Seattle Doll & Toy Collectors Club and her…
ID Number:1986.13.3
Date:1985-1986
Image of Doll,

Doll, "Imperial Rome 100 to 200 A.D." from a set of fashion dolls made by Ada Odenrider, 1985-1986

Ada Odenrider (1896-1993) was a famous doll artist in the Seattle-Tacoma area. She painstakingly hand-made many decorative dolls including this set featuring costumes dating from 1350 BCE Egypt to 1350 CE England. The bodies are hand-painted and hand-made porcelain and the garments feature a wide range of textiles. Odenrider helped found the Seattle Doll & Toy Collectors Club and her…
ID Number:1986.13.4
Date:1985-1986
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