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2 results for: Wehn, James

Image of Bronze medallion for street lamp base, ca. 1928

Bronze medallion for street lamp base, ca. 1928
Seattle sculptor James A. Wehn (1882-1973) designed this medallion which graced many of the city's streetlights starting in 1928. The year 1869 commemorates the incorporation of the city of Seattle. Wehn also designed the 1912 Chief Si'ahl (Chief Seattle) statue at the corner of 5th Avenue and Denny Way.
ID Number:1957.1228.11
Date:Circa 1928
Image of Plaster plaque of the head of Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline) by James Wehn, ca. 1910-1920

Plaster plaque of the head of Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline) by James Wehn, ca. 1910-1920
Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline), also known in Lushootseed as Kikisoblu, Kick-is-om-lo, or Wewick, was the eldest daughter of Chief Si'ahl (Chief Seattle) and a well-known figure during the early European American settler days of the city. She was born around 1820 and lived until she was in her mid-seventies. James A. Wehn (1882-1973), was born in Indiana and came to Seattle…
ID Number:1957.1373
Date:Circa 1910-1920

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