Photograph

Members of the Amalgamated Glass Workers Local Union 63 posing with banner, Seattle, circa 1900

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The men in this photo are members of the Amalgamated Glass Workers, Local Union 63. Either Otto Langstaff or his brother Clarence Langstaff photographed the union members standing with their banner, probably ready for a parade in downtown Seattle about 1900. Glaziers are skilled tradespeople responsible for cutting, installing, and removing glass.

Clarence R. and Otto Langstaff were prolific amateur photographers in Seattle. Clarence (1880-1941) worked as a carpenter and also spent time at Mt. Rainier as a guide. Otto (1883-1969) worked for W.P. Fuller Company as a glazier and was a member of United Glass Union #188. Because most of their photos are not signed, it is often difficult to discern which brother was behind the camera.
ID Number: Lib1993.8.20
Date: Circa 1900
Creator(s): Langstaff, Clarence, 1880-1941, Photographer; Langstaff, Otto, 1883-1969, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 glass negative : b&w ; 6.5 x 8.5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv16476
Credit: MOHAI, Clarence and Otto Langstaff Photographs, Lib1993.8.20
Copyright: No Known Copyright