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Image of Bemis Bag Co. trailer with 1962 Seattle World's Fair ad painted on side, 1962
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Bemis Bag Co. trailer with 1962 Seattle World's Fair ad painted on side, 1962

The Bemis Bag Company was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1858. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including Seattle, making burlap and cotton bags for grain, flour, feed, and many other products. Amcor acquired the company in 2019.The Seattle plant began with production of textile bags and…
ID Number:1994.15.1.24
Date:1962
Image of New Kidder press before dedication ceremony at Bemis Bag Co. Seattle plant, December 1981
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New Kidder press before dedication ceremony at Bemis Bag Co. Seattle plant, December 1981

The Bemis Bag Company was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1858. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including Seattle, making burlap and cotton bags for grain, flour, feed, and many other products. Amcor acquired the company in 2019.The Seattle plant began with production of textile bags and…
ID Number:1994.15.1.31.2
Date:1981
Image of Employees at dedication event for new Kidder press at Bemis Bag Co. Seattle factory, December 1981
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Employees at dedication event for new Kidder press at Bemis Bag Co. Seattle factory, December 1981

The Bemis Bag Company was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1858. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including Seattle, making burlap and cotton bags for grain, flour, feed, and many other products. Amcor acquired the company in 2019.The Seattle plant began with production of textile bags and…
ID Number:1994.15.1.31.7
Date:1981
Image of Two-color burlap web press at Bemis Bag Co. factory, Seattle, circa 1925
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Two-color burlap web press at Bemis Bag Co. factory, Seattle, circa 1925

The Bemis Bag Company was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1858. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including Seattle, making burlap and cotton bags for grain, flour, feed, and many other products. Amcor acquired the company in 2019.The Seattle plant began with production of textile bags and…
ID Number:1994.15.1.40.1
Date:Circa 1925
Image of Men working at cotton web presses at Bemis Bag Co. Seattle plant, November 30, 1926
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Men working at cotton web presses at Bemis Bag Co. Seattle plant, November 30, 1926

The Bemis Bag Company was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1858. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including Seattle, making burlap and cotton bags for grain, flour, feed, and many other products. Amcor acquired the company in 2019.The Seattle plant began with production of textile bags and…
ID Number:1994.15.1.44.62
Date:1926
Image of Man leaning on drafting table in Bemis Bag Co. art department, Seattle, circa 1925
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Man leaning on drafting table in Bemis Bag Co. art department, Seattle, circa 1925

The Bemis Bag Company was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1858. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including Seattle, making burlap and cotton bags for grain, flour, feed, and many other products. Amcor acquired the company in 2019.The Seattle plant began with production of textile bags and…
ID Number:1994.15.1.44.81.2
Date:Circa 1925
Image of Flying Fish flour bag design, 1928
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Flying Fish flour bag design, 1928

In 1858 industrialist Judson Moss Bemis (1833-1921) founded J. M. Bemis & Co. (later Bemis Brothers Bag Company, then Bemis Company, Inc.) in Saint Louis, Missouri. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including the Seattle plant which opened in 1905 in today's SoDo neighborhood. The Seattle plant made…
ID Number:1994.15.6.5.1
Date:1928
Image of Gladiator flour bag design, 1932
Drawing

Gladiator flour bag design, 1932

In 1858 industrialist Judson Moss Bemis (1833-1921) founded J. M. Bemis & Co. (later Bemis Brothers Bag Company, then Bemis Company, Inc.) in Saint Louis, Missouri. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including the Seattle plant which opened in 1905 in today's SoDo neighborhood. The Seattle plant made…
ID Number:1994.15.6.6.1
Date:1932
Image of Green Star flour bag design, 1925
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Green Star flour bag design, 1925

In 1858 industrialist Judson Moss Bemis (1833-1921) founded J. M. Bemis & Co. (later Bemis Brothers Bag Company, then Bemis Company, Inc.) in Saint Louis, Missouri. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including the Seattle plant which opened in 1905 in today's SoDo neighborhood. The Seattle plant made…
ID Number:1994.15.6.6.2
Date:1925
Image of Horseman Flour bag design, 1930
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Horseman Flour bag design, 1930

In 1858 industrialist Judson Moss Bemis (1833-1921) founded J. M. Bemis & Co. (later Bemis Brothers Bag Company, then Bemis Company, Inc.) in Saint Louis, Missouri. By the early 20th century, the company operated eight bag factories in various parts of the United States, including the Seattle plant which opened in 1905 in today's SoDo neighborhood. The Seattle plant made…
ID Number:1994.15.6.7.1
Date:1930
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