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Couple posing in formal attire, Seattle, circa 1953
An unidentified couple in fancy dress stands before a wallpapered wall. The woman is in a ballerina length sleeveless dress with elbow length gloves and holds a hand bag. The gentleman is wearing a dark tuxedo.
ID Number:2014.49.010.034.0072
Date:Circa 1953
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Group posing in living room, Seattle, circa 1950
Six adults and one young girl pose in front of a curtained window. The two men are both wearing Navy uniforms.
ID Number:2014.49.010.036.0177
Date:Circa 1950
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Birthday girl posing with cake, Seattle, circa 1953
Here, a young girl in a party dress, holding a balloon, sits on a couch behind a large Halloween-themed birthday cake that reads "Happy Birthday Kay."
ID Number:2014.49.010.037.0076
Date:Circa 1953
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Birthday girl and friends on couch, Seattle, circa 1953
Ten children wearing birthday hats surround a little girl who sits before a Halloween-themed birthday cake that reads "Happy Birthday Kay."
ID Number:2014.49.010.037.0194
Date:Circa 1953
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Girl on couch with presents, Seattle, circa 1953
Here, a little girl sits on a couch surrounded by books, dolls, and other toys, probably birthday or holiday gifts.
ID Number:2014.49.010.038.0077
Date:Circa 1953
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Girl with doll carriage in front of house, Seattle, circa 1953
An unidentified little girl poses with a doll buggy in front of a house.
ID Number:2014.49.010.038.0078
Date:Circa 1953
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Children at a birthday party, Seattle, circa 1953
Eleven children and one woman in party hats gather around a coffee table which holds a cake reading, "Happy Birthday Fran."
ID Number:2014.49.010.038.0079
Date:Circa 1953
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Crowd watching presenters on stage at the Trianon, Seattle, April 9, 1950
A crowd watches George Francis (to right of door) and other individuals on the stage during an Esquire dance at the Trianon Club on Third Avenue and Wall Street. They appear to be presenting a door mocked up as a bathroom door, with the graffiti, "Kilroy was here."
ID Number:2014.49.010.039.0082
Date:1950
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Bookcase at the home of Al Smith, Seattle, circa 1948
Here, Al Smith has photographed a bookshelf at his house. On the top of the shelf is a framed portrait photograph of Smith. Issues of Collier's and Life magazines lie on the floor at right.
ID Number:2014.49.010.039.0198
Date:Circa 1950
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Mrs. Harrison standing outside Garfield High School, Seattle, May 7, 1950
A postal carrier during the week, Albert Joseph "Al" Smith, Sr. (1916-2008) spent weekends taking pictures for his photography business "On The Spot." His photographs tell the stories of everyday people who shaped the dynamic character of Seattle, offering rare views into the city’s African American community, the Central Area neighborhood, and the local jazz scene.Here, a woman identified as…
ID Number:2014.49.010.041.0083
Date:1950