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Image of Pacific Outfitting Company storefront display welcoming Loyal Order of Moose, Seattle, circa 1920
2008.3.18.10
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Pacific Outfitting Company storefront display welcoming Loyal Order of Moose, Seattle, circa 1920

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The Pacific Outfitting Company of Seattle was founded in 1907 by Polish immigrant Alfred Shemanski (1875-1966). The store was one of several in a chain begun by Alfred and his brothers, including the Eastern Outfitting Company in Portland started by Joseph Shemanski. The Pacific opened as a clothing store for women, soon expanding to sell men’s apparel as well. The store was managed by community advocate Max Lipman (1885-1953) from 1912 until his death. The store continued to remain in business until 1991, when the corporation was dissolved.

This image shows a Pacific Outfitting Company storefront display welcoming Loyal Order of Moose veterans to Seattle. The decoration was possibly in conjunction with the Memorial Day parade in May 1920.
ID Number: 2008.3.18.10
Date: Circa 1920
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv64495
Credit: MOHAI, Collection on the Pacific Outfitting Company, 2008.3.18.10
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects: Clubs and Organizations, Retail and Department Stores

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