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Image of Lazy Susan from Tai Tung Restaurant, Seattle, Washington, ca. 1959-1961
2015.86.1
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Lazy Susan from Tai Tung Restaurant, Seattle, Washington, ca. 1959-1961

The Tai Tung Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in Seattle, established in 1935. The restaurant was a favorite of several Seattle mayors, and even Bruce Lee had a favorite booth. The donor of the Lazy Susan, Harry Chan, an immigrant from China in 1968, has worked at Tai Tung since her arrived in the US. He is now the current owner of the restaurant.
ID Number: 2015.86.1
Date: 1959-1961
Physical Description: 1 Lazy Susan; wood, metal, paint; 30 in.Diam x .75 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 2015.86.1
Subjects: Restaurants, Asian American, Innovation and Invention, Chinatown International District

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