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Seamstresses mending garments at Goodwill, Seattle, November 21, 1934
Order an ImageSeattle Goodwill was founded in 1923 by a group of local businessmen, and provides employment training and basic education to individuals experiencing significant barriers to economic opportunity. Today a significant portion of its operating funds are derived from its nine thrift stores in the area.
In this image, seamstresses uses electric sewing machines to repair items of clothing donated to Goodwill for resale.
Caption information source: "Seattle Goodwill: a Brief History," HistoryLink.org Essay 4148
Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph
In this image, seamstresses uses electric sewing machines to repair items of clothing donated to Goodwill for resale.
Caption information source: "Seattle Goodwill: a Brief History," HistoryLink.org Essay 4148
Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph
ID Number: 2000.107.173.10.01
Date: 1934
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 4 x 5.5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107.173.10.01
Copyright: All Rights Reserved