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2010.28.5
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Set of two plaster Fu Dog statues, from the Hong Lee Laundry, ca. 1900-1950

These statues were decorations at Hong Lee Laundry, a family business owned by the donor's parents and grandparents. The laundry company was located at 5018 University Way NE, and at the time of its closing it was one of the last remaining hand laundries in Seattle's University District.
ID Number: 2010.28.5
Date: Circa 1900-1950
Physical Description: 2 Figurine; plaster; 11 in.H x 5.25 in.W x 3.5 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 2010.28.5
Subjects: Businesses and Corporations, Asian American, Immigrants and Immigration Process

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