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Chinese Silk Commission member, probably in Seattle, circa 1920

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Since the late 19th century, trade with China and other countries bordering the Pacific Ocean has been very important to Seattle. Over the years, various groups of people from these Asian nations have visited Seattle to promote their countries' products. In 1920, nearly 14 million dollars worth of Chinese goods came through Washington ports.

Handwritten on sleeve: Chinese Silk Commission
Webster & Stevens number: 84681
ID Number: 1983.10.1971.2
Date: Circa 1920
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.1971.2
Copyright: No Known Copyright