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Image of War bonds sign and flag at Frederick & Nelson, Seattle, circa 1943
1993.43.10
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War bonds sign and flag at Frederick & Nelson, Seattle, circa 1943

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Businesses all over the country sold war bonds to help pay for World War II. This photo, taken outside Seattle's Frederick & Nelson department store, shows a large bond ad and an American flag displayed on the building. Frederick & Nelson won awards for selling large numbers of bonds.

Stamped on verso: Webster & Stevens, Commercial Photographers, 412 Virginia Street, Seattle, 1, Wash.
ID Number: 1993.43.10
Date: Circa 1943
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Additional Information: View the finding aid for this collection at http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv72858
Credit: MOHAI, Frederick & Nelson Collection, 1993.43.10
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: World War II, 1941-1945 (WWII), Retail and Department Stores

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