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 employees of the Pacific Outfitting Company posing at the store. A few of the employees are identified on accompanying photocopy, including manager Max Lipman, seated in the front row, fourth from left.

Employees identified in photo: Sam Trowbridge, front row, second from left; "Oppie" Oppenheimer, front row, far right; Frank Carey, second row, fourth from left; Estelle O'Neill, third row, second from right; Laura Mathewson, fourth row, third from right; and Sidney Ralson, top row, second from right.