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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) souvenir pin featuring William H. Seward, Seattle, 1909
Order an ImageThe Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was held in Seattle in 1909 on what are now the grounds of the University of Washington. It was a major national event for the young but fast growing city. The original owner of this pin, Irene Ashby, attended the Exposition when she was a girl and purchased this pin as a souvenir. Henry William Seward (1801-1872) was Secretary of State from 1860-1869 and was involved in the purchase of Alaska in 1867.
ID Number: 2020.5.1
Date: 1909
Creator(s):
Mayer Bros., Designer
Physical Description: 1 Pin, Promotional; metal; 2.75 in.H x 1.75 in.W x .5 in.D
Place Made: United States of America, WASHINGTON, Seattle
Credit: MOHAI, 2020.5.1