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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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Partygoers playing poker, Seattle, circa 1950
In this photo, five men seated around a table play poker at a party. One woman, in a party hat, stands behind the table. The man in the foreground is Pat Frances. The others are unidentified.
ID Number:2014.49.010.020.0042
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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Party-goers sitting on a couch, Seattle, circa 1945
At a house party, five unidentified women and a man are piled on a couch. Behind them is a large window with venetian blinds and drapes. Before them is a coffee table with an empty pitcher, a bottle and glasses.
ID Number:2014.49.010.023.0052
Date:Circa 1945
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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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Wilcox School of Music recital, Seattle, 1951
Music teacher Louis Wilcox and his wife, Shirley, ran the Wilcox Music School in Seattle. Here, members of the school's youth orchestra sit on stage at a 1951 recital. Louis Wilcox stands at right.
ID Number:2014.49.010.027.0060
Date:Circa 1955