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Image of Paper clothes, circa 1921
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Paper clothes, circa 1921

Some ideas have trouble catching on. In the early 1920s, German and Austrian manufacturers showed off their paper clothing and accessories in Seattle. The clothing was not very stylish, compared with other clothing of the time. On the other hand, it might have been an interesting and inexpensive new product idea for Seattle's wood products industry to investigate. In this…
ID Number:1983.10.2113.2
Date:Circa 1921
Image of Model wearing a bathing suit, circa 1921
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Model wearing a bathing suit, circa 1921

In 1921, Seattle's Saxony Knitting Company made bathing suits, sweaters, scarves, stockings, and other knitted products. At that time, bathing suits were usually made of wool. This photo, taken about 1921, is probably one of Webster & Stevens' advertising photos. The model is wearing the latest style in early 1920s beach wear. Webster & Stevens number: 85456
ID Number:1983.10.2122.3
Date:Circa 1921
Image of Children playing grocery store, circa 1921
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Children playing grocery store, circa 1921

Many children enjoy playing store and selling things. The children in this photo, taken about 1921, have quite a complete grocery store to play with. Some products were sold by weight, and the boy is measuring out something on a scale. The girl holds her shopping basket while she watches her doll in the wicker doll carriage. Webster & Stevens…
ID Number:1983.10.2123
Date:Circa 1921
Image of Japanese farmers' food donations to the poor, circa 1922
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Japanese farmers' food donations to the poor, circa 1922

Japanese farmers had sold fruits and vegetables at the Pike Place Market since its opening in 1907. By the early 1920s, the area had become very crowded. Some Seattle businessmen proposed moving the farmers' market away from downtown. Maybe that's why the farmers in this photo are showing their community spirit by donating vegetables to needy local families and publicly…
ID Number:1983.10.2125
Date:Circa 1922
Image of View of Lake Union from south, Seattle, 1919
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View of Lake Union from south, Seattle, 1919

In this view of Lake Union, Estep & Kimball's machine shop can be seen just beyond the large fishing vessel APEX. In 1919, the firm of Estep & Kimball sold its machine shop at Fisherman's Terminal and moved to the Lake Union Drydock Company on the eastern shore of Lake Union. The dock is also filled with fishing vessels, and…
ID Number:1983.10.2126
Date:1919
Image of Dairy herd inspector, circa 1921
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Dairy herd inspector, circa 1921

For many years, Seattle-area cows and milk have been tested to make sure that the city's milk supply was of good quality and safe to drink. This is particularly important because tuberculosis and other diseases can be spread by contaminated milk. In this photo, taken around 1921, a dairy herd inspector stands with his car and equipment. You may be…
ID Number:1983.10.2130
Date:Circa 1921
Image of Kirkland farms, 1918
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Kirkland farms, 1918

The national economic depression of the 1890s ended Kirkland, Washington's plans to become an industrial city. Instead, agriculture gave the city its first stable economic base. Farms in Kirkland and nearby Houghton raised berries, fruit, flower bulbs, and livestock. This 1918 photo shows a small farm near Kirkland. Two young cows graze by the roadside. Webster & Stevens number: 85390
ID Number:1983.10.2132.2
Date:1918
Image of McHugh building on Hubbel Place, Seattle, circa 1920
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McHugh building on Hubbel Place, Seattle, circa 1920

This image of the McHugh Building was likely taken facing southwest at the intersection formed by the meeting of Hubble Way and Terry Avenue at Pike Street. The two-story automobile sales building was built for entrepreneur Thomas C. McHugh (18624-1934) by the Seattle Building Co. In 1922 the H. C. McCulloch Co. occupied the building, listed at 925 Pike Street…
ID Number:1983.10.2137
Date:Circa 1920
Image of Bartell Drugstore No. 8, circa 1921
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Bartell Drugstore No. 8, circa 1921

George H. Bartell started his first drugstore on Jackson Street in 1890, shortly after Seattle's great fire. By the end of 1921, he had a chain of eight drugstores in various parts of the city. This photo, probably taken in 1921, shows a new Bartell drugstore. The Pioneer Dentists, advertising painless dentistry, had their offices upstairs. This building still stands…
ID Number:1983.10.2144
Date:Circa 1921
Image of Independence Day parade, Seattle, circa 1921
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Independence Day parade, Seattle, circa 1921

This photo of a Fourth of July parade around 1921 shows the parade going through Pioneer Square, as the Pergola can be seen on the left. Handwritten on sleeve: Fourth of July Parade.Webster & Stevens number: 86174
ID Number:1983.10.2155.8
Date:Circa 1921
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