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Mechanical figure, "Dr. Wise," an alcohol temperance display used by the Washington State Chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), 1920s
This mechanical display is related to the Prohibition efforts in Seattle and Washington State in the 1920s and later. Several versions of this mechanical figure was traveled around the country by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) to promote abstinence from alcohol, including after the repeal of Prohibition. Referred to as "Charlie" or "Dr. Wise," this particular display that was…
ID Number:2020.16.1
Date:Circa 1920
1961 Petosa accordion purchased in 1974 by Stan Boreson, a local celebrity and beloved performer
Stan Boreson (1925-2017), born in Everett, Washington, was one of Seattle's childrens television pioneers. Starting with his daily KING's Klubhouse in 1950, (later "The Stan Boreson Show"), he and sidekick Doug Setterberg, (a.k.a "Hey You") entertained Seattle's children from around 1950 until 1967. Boreson also had an active recording career. He played this accordion, and through the years became regionally…
ID Number:2020.23.1
Date:1961
Compact disc, "Stan Boreson: Fractured Christmas" (self-released), ca. 1994
Stan Boreson (1925-2017) was born in Everett, Washington, and was one of the pioneers of Seattle-based childrens television. Starting with his daily KING's Klubhouse in 1950 (later "The Stan Boreson Show"), he and sidekick Doug Setterberg (a.k.a "Hey You") entertained Seattle's children from around 1950 until 1967. Boreson also had an active recording career. He played the accordion for years,…
ID Number:2020.23.RefCD
Date:Circa 1994
Square grand Hallett & Allen piano, ca. 1847-1850
This piano was owned by Antoinette Josephine Baker, an original Mercer Girl who arrived in Seattle in 1864 at the age of 26 to teach at the newly established Territorial University. The Mercer Girls was the name given to the group of women recruited by Asa Mercer to journey to Seattle where there were a plethora of men but very…
ID Number:2020.37.1
Date:Circa 1847-1850
J.P. Patches Darigold pin, ca. 1950s-1960s
J.P. Patches was the character host of one of the longest running local children's shows in television history. The J.P. Patches Show aired on KIRO-TV in Seattle from 1958-1981 and broadcast over 10,000 episodes in its 23-year run. Darigold, a local dairy company founded in 1918, was an advertising sponsor.
ID Number:2021.20.2
Date:Circa 1950-1960
Razzmatazz pin, 1990s
The Razzmatazz was an adult entertainment venue in Seattle during the 1980s and 1990s.
ID Number:2021.20.16
Date:Circa 1990
Matchbox from Doc Maynard's restaurant, ca. 2000
Doc Maynards is a long established restaurant and bar located in Seattle's Pioneer Square. It is named after one of the city's prominent early settlers and it is also where Seattle's famous Underground Tours begin. David "Doc" Maynard was an early physician and medicine shop owner who tended Seattle settlers and Duwamish people alike in the 1850s. But, he was…
ID Number:2021.86.2
Date:Circa 2000
Prop towel from Hedwig and the Angry Inch, used by Hera Hoffer/Jinkx Monsoon, 2013
This prop towel is from the 2013 production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Moore Theatre. Lead character Hedwig Robinson wipes sweat from her face and then reveals an imprint of her makeup on the towel. The faux imprint effect was created by production designer Jennifer Zeyl. Playing Hedwig was Hera Hoffer, better known by her stage name…
ID Number:2022.20.1
Date:2013
Crew button for film "Disclosure," 1994
The American thriller Disclosure, released in 1994, was filmed in and around Seattle, and many elements of the city and environs are seen throughout the movie. This button was collected by the donor who was part of the film crew. The donor also worked on other Seattle and Washington-based film productions such as Sleepless in Seattle (1992), World's Greatest Dad…
ID Number:2022.43.RefButton
Date:1994
Trick water ski from Century 21, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The Seattle World's Fair in 1962 featured a Ski Show that was sponsored by local beer distributor Olympia Brewing Company whose tagline was "It's the water." The water spectacular was held in the 12,600-seat Memorial Stadium where a 26-foot wide and four-foot high oval-shaped tank, or 'aquadome,' was built to contain 700,000 gallons of water. Shows featured high speed water…
ID Number:2023.9.1
Date:1962