517 results for: Celebrations
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Bob and Lois Hughes family sitting in front of Christmas tree, Seattle, January 1949
In addition to his images of the local jazz scene, Seattle photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends, and other local people in their everyday lives. Here, he photographs Bob and Lois Hughes and their three children in their living room, sitting on the floor in front of a large Christmas tree.
ID Number:2014.49.009.046.0182
Date:1949
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Couples at party at Collin's Field House, Seattle, circa 1949
This photo shows men and women dressed formally for a dance party at Collin's Field House. Pictured are Margaret (Peoples) O'Gwin, Aaron Webb, Russell Gideon and wife Lillian, Richard Gardenhire (Seattle Policeman and longshoreman), and Lem Smith and his wife. The others are unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.010.012.0023
Date:Circa 1949
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Woman wearing party hat sitting on bed, Seattle, circa 1950
This photo shows an unidentified woman seated on a bed, surrounded by wrapped gifts. She wears a party hat with a moon and star decoration. Framed photos adorn the nightstands on either side of the bed.
ID Number:2014.49.010.020.0040
Date:Circa 1950
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Partygoers playing cards, Seattle, circa 1950
In this photo, ten women and two men are seated in a circle on a living room floor, playing cards or watching the game. All of the woman are wearing identical party hats. Among those pictured are, from left to right, (possibly) Glenn Buxton (seated on floor near center of frame), Cecilia "Babe" Homes (front center, showing card hand to…
ID Number:2014.49.010.020.0041
Date:Circa 1950
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Two children playing with toys, Seattle, circa 1950
Two unidentified children in living/dining room are playing with toys. The girl, on the left, holds onto a baby buggy with two dolls. The boy, on the right, is seated on the ground with an assembled train set. In the background are more toys, including a Fleet Wing bicycle, trucks, and a teddy bear.
ID Number:2014.49.010.020.0043
Date:Circa 1950
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Women singing at anniversary party, Seattle, circa 1950
Pictured is a gathering at a church hall, possibly on 15th Avenue, near Yesler Way. The sign in the background reads "Our Pastor's 14th Anniversary." Below the stage on the left, two unidentified women are seated at a table containing gifts. At left, on the stage, an older gentleman and a woman sit in stuffed chairs. To the right is…
ID Number:2014.49.010.021.0046
Date:Circa 1950
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Newlyweds cutting cake at a double wedding, Seattle, circa 1950
Here, two unidentified couples, surrounded by friends and family, pose to cut wedding cakes. The location is possibly the Blue Rose.
ID Number:2014.49.010.022.0048
Date:Circa 1950
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Girl in high chair with birthday cake, Seattle, circa 1955
Here, a little girl in a party dress is seated in a high chair with a cake reading "Happy Birthday Mattie Jean."
ID Number:2014.49.010.026.0057
Date:Circa 1955
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Group seated at table at awards dinner, Seattle, circa 1955
Nine people in formal attire are seated around a table with a tall flower arrangement. The woman at the center of the frame is holding a trophy engraved with "Gay Ladies Social Club." Identified are Sparrow Jackson (man to left of centerpiece) and Irene (Saunders) Jackson (to right of centerpiece). The others are unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.010.027.0059
Date:Circa 1955
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Children around table at birthday party, Seattle, circa 1955
Fourteen unidentified children, ranging in age from about two to ten, are wearing birthday hats and sitting around a dining room table decorated for a birthday party. A large birthday cake sits on the far end of the table.
ID Number:2014.49.010.032.0069
Date:Circa 1955