1999.060.284 |
sock |
one pair of dress socks
brown in color
reinforced stitch at opening
heels slightly faded |
1999.060.285 |
Wallet |
"organizer" and contents (A-G)
A: green leather organizer
inside pockets with stamps, pen wiper, and addresses labeled
also has other contents as well
Inside Organizer:
B: picture L2.5" W4"
black and white with a white border of a man and woman with imprint in chinese
C:picture L2" W3"
black and white with a white border of a man and woman
red chinese stamp on back
D:envelope and contents
envelope opened on right side, from: Wong Kung HO Tong Wong Wun Sun
chinese black ink on left, the translation is : hand carry to Mr. Huang Yuan He
three cent postage-purple color
1. paper L11.5" W7"
very thin
red border with flower top and black chinese writing
the red Chinese writing on top is the will of Dr. Dun Yat Sen, on the top right is the picture of Dr.Sun Yat Sen
translation of the letter:second uncle in front of your respectful self, Now is June, right in the middle of summer, the lotus leaves filled the pond,the scenery is very beautiful.I hope you are safe abroad, everything is according to your wishes and your business is great, I lost my parents when I was young and the family was poor, I was busy making living and seldom got in touch with you. I want to apologize for that.What was the reason of my father's death?How much savings did he have?How much shares of profits did he get?Ma Zhen Dang often mentioned and asked if we have received any money after my father's death. He heard that our family haven't recived any lettrer or money since my father's death, apparently Zan Xiang has embezzled the money? How much exactly are these monies? Please let me know the circumstances?wish you happiness. Your nephew Rong Fu kowtow. On the left of the letter was the date: the letter was written on June 29, the 26th year of the Republic of China(1937).
2. paper L3.5" W5.5"
black thin border with Chinese writing (blue ink)
This is a temporary receipt of registration fee issued by Huang Jiang Yun Shan Association
25 cents have been received from Yun He of Seattle on October 10th , the 40 th year of the Republic of China
3. paper L9" W4"
circular border
red and black Chinese writing #9132 on middle
Translations:The top four red Chinese characters : proof of registration, the smaller characters under the red charactrs : registered in Seattle The main body: Yuan He , age 68 is from Chang Shang village, Ta Jiao area, Tai Shan county of China, under the red number 9132 listed the names of the Chairman Huang Ren Jung(in red ink)and the name of the secretary Huang Jian Xiu(also in red ink), on the left is the date this was issued: January 2nd, the 32 nd year of the Republic of China(1943), issued by Huang Jiang Yun ShanAssociation(in the red ink). The smaller red Chinese characters at the lower right corner translated as:Any member registered before the age of 18 should report to the association when reaches 18 in order to fill out the forms and starts paying dues, any member over 18 years of age should pay 3 dollars due each year, if any member does not pay dues over 3 years , the association will not respond to any request if anything happen.
E. envelope L3" W8.5"
Dept. of Justice
plastic window on left
1. Alien Registration Receipt Card # 1903750 L2.5" W8"
back finger print and signature of Wong Ling
2.1954 Address Report Card L3" W7.5"
for Wong Ling in blue ink
F: envelope L5.5" W2.5"
red bar down middle
black ink Chinese writing front and back
The Chinese written on the red bar is the name of the receiver Huang Yuan He,other Chinese written in black ink:accounting summary of the year, the Chinese printed in red ink on the left translated as: San Francisco, Seattle Jing Xiang Hao stationary
F1 to F3, three receipts in black ink in chinese
F-1: Original deposit: $858.26 , received $60 on May 20, received $463 on July 3rd, total: $1381.26
On July 8th spent $781.50, remained $599.76
This is for Mr. Huang Yuan He, dated: December 30th , 1931
The Chinese characters in red ink at the lower left corner is the name of the store Jing Xiang Hao of Seatltle and San Francisco
F-2:Yuan He uncle,for your respectful inspection, today, I have received total of 226 chicken cages, 86 and 140 left( I am not sure the exact meaning), recently the market price is 22 cents, please calculate accordingly.now I am paying for the last year's balance, please examine when you receive it.Please let me know in your convenience.Wish your fortune in good condition. Dated:December 30, 1931, signed: your nephew Shang Song. The Chinese characters in red ink is the name of the store" Jing xiang Hao" of Seattle and San Francisco
F-3 :First Deposit $660.12 , plus a deposit of $300 in March , a deposit of $200 in April, and another deposit of $300 in August, the total deposit is $1460.12
A payment of $ 1094 in March, second payment of $334.50 in August,a payment of $63.60 to "Jing Xiang Hao" store , the total payment is $1434.86
The total amount left is $25.26
for Mr. Huang Yuan He, dated:December 31, 1933
The Chinese characrs in red ink is the name of the store"Jing Xiang Hao"
G: paper L8"W5"
blue ink in chinese
Translation: Mr. Huang Yuan He sent $3571. 43 cents in American dollars( include the returned $7oo), equivalent to $20,000 Hong Kong dollars to Hong Kong Fragrant Island company Mr. Wu Ze Ming. This is managed by Wu Shang Kui. Dated: May 30th, 1955 |
1999.060.286 |
book |
book with a brown cover-cup ring stains and spots
title-Check Alteration and Forgery Bonds Sales Manuel
inside-pages of chinese ink(black) and pencil writing on top of english manuel writing which is upside down and backwards |
1999.060.287 |
Eyeglasses |
eyeglasses
round frames with brown speckled color
clear glass inside frames
metal attatchments to the ear peices |
1999.060.288 |
box, jewelry |
pink box with cotton inside
on top of cover in blue letters: Paul Hansen Lapidary 1309 Fourth Ave. Seattle |
1999.060.289 |
box |
box with white lid and brown container
lid has green letters " APEX-Triple Plated Arm Garters
container has brown tape along each corner |
1999.060.290 |
jar |
glass jar with gold metal lid
bottom of jar #'s 14 and 1
inside: remnants of a brown powder along walls |
1999.060.291 |
bracelet |
two identical wire bracelets (stretchable)
A: rust stains on the outside
B: slight "twist" on one part of the wire |
1999.060.292 |
bottle, medicine |
small glass spiral with metal lid
yellow lid with red inside
label: yellow border and blue ink
front: STRESSCAPS
by Lederle Laboratories Division #4265-21
back:capsule containments |
1999.060.293 |
sharpener, pencil |
green plastic pencil sharpener
shape of an army tank
front: white letters "U.S. ARMY TANK"
with red and white stars on each side
back: metal blade half missing
bottom is ridged |
1999.060.303 |
receipt |
receipt
Seattle General Hospital Statement
to: Charlie Ling
dated 10-17-1944
total: $55.80
black ink and black printed writing |
1999.060.304 |
receipt |
receipt
Seattle General Hospital
to Charlie Ling
in the amount of $55.00
dated 10-17-44
writing all in pencil |
1999.060.305 |
Card, Business |
blue paper
left side in a black circle "The Mercantile Insurance Co. of America" with a crossin the middle and the word "Mercantile"
in red ink:
Jim Thomas, Agent
Emusen Apts. Sulpher, OKLA
just below in black letters a description and listing of all kinds of insurance types
left edge a punched hole |
1999.060.306 |
cigar |
cigar with original plastic cover
brown paper
top label: Sam Davis y ca est. 1886 (yellow lettering)
bottom label: Finest Selection (in yellow lined box) |
1999.060.307 |
cigar |
cigar with brown paper and original plastic covering
down two edges in white lettering " Aurelia Biltmore" repeated |
1999.060.308 |
brush, lettering |
writing brush
made out of plastic with a wood look to it
at end: green and red chinese writing
cap slightly cracked
bristles: white with dried black ink at edge |
1999.060.310 |
Poster |
brown cardboard
in chinese a list made in black inside thin red lined boxes
three holes down side with red string tied to two of them
damaged at corners |
1999.060.311 |
holder, pencil |
A-E
green pencil holder with metal snap for closure
lid-inside an imprinted animal(upper left) "Ampeco 12343"
front imprint of a pyramid and sun scenery with "Cleopatra" written in lower right
back: imprinted design with circle in middle and a hard to identify possible animal inside
Inside three compartments:
A:10 pencils with erasers
B: 2 erasers-1 for ink and pencil marks
C: metal pencil sharpener (badly deteriorated)
D:metal circular container with lid, inside 3 metal pen tips
E: 1 wooden ruler by "AMerican Lead Pencil Co." measures up to 8" |
1999.060.313 |
firecrackers |
11 sets of red and green fircrackers
each individual set has upper and lower halves attatched by string
each "cracker" is thin and circular |
1999.060.314 |
Bottle, Medicine |
15 individual circular medicine containers (1 unwrapped)
glass viles are covered by paper with a:
picture of a man, red chinese writing, and the english "For any cholera Use"
vile is glass and corked with red paper sealing the cork in |
1999.060.315 |
flashlight |
possible maker: Eveready Flashlight
silver metal flashlight
long handle
button for usage at lights end
tiny lightbulb inside covered by thick glass |
1999.060.316 |
tape, paper |
twilled tape on role
name on paper " English Superfine Twilled Tape"
total of four yards at one time
"Art #32"
blue background
one side paper torn through
end of tape pinned down to keep in place |
1999.060.317 |
Ladle, Soup |
wooden light color ladle
shallow scoop area-stained white
written on handle is "PL 15" |
1999.060.318 |
tray, serving |
gold color metal serving tray
on front surface imprint of propellar plane and two men flying it
shamrocks around the border of picture
rust in spots
back: written "E.g. 1.00 " in black |
1999.060.319 |
spool |
white thread spool-total of fifteen yards
top "sticker" red with white "Aunt Lydia's"
bottom "sticker" white with blue
possibley made by: The American Thread Co. |
1999.060.320 |
cup |
travel retractable cup(metal)
wide base-on bottom #1402
three "sections" |
1999.060.321 |
button |
12 white plastic buttons sewn to cardboard backing
drawing of a park setting with people walking
multi-colored |
1999.060.322 |
thermometer |
thermometer with wood backing
metal temperature gauge in Celcius(very worn)
blue liquid
at top label "S&B N.Y."
top on back metal hanging device |
1999.060.323 |
ruler |
wooden dark ruler that measures up to 6"
front: "Brotherhood of American Yeomen"
back:"Fraternal Legal REserve Insurance"
also totals of dollar amounts |
1999.060.324 |
spatula |
two identical spatulas
A:metal hole in center
badly rusted
handle white with aqua tip (worn)
B: silver metal spatula with in middle
handle white with aqua tip |
1999.060.325 |
pliers |
metal pliers
dual handles
rust at hinges
scratches all throughout |
1999.060.326 |
holder, cigarette |
cigarette holder and case
A: case: green with gold flower border
inside: green velvet with imprint of cigarette peice white silk covering at top
B:white plastic cigarette holder with thin black band close to bigger end |
1999.060.327 |
knife, pocket |
pocketknife with blade and screw attatchments
plastic wood design on both sides with silver metal "badge" on one side
silver metal tipped ends |
1999.060.328 |
knife, pocket |
dual blade pocketknife
with one blade broken off
bottom metal tip
dark plastic wood |
1999.060.329 |
Lamp |
brown cord with brown plastic plug in
connects to dual lightbulb attatchment with on-off swithc
one lightbulb connected(blue) which is covered by a lamshade of:
four sides of paper with red border with two women in dresses standing outside
sewn together by gold material all along edges of lampshade |
1999.060.330 |
Beater |
2 identical pairs of beaters
wooden handle at top iwth wooden handle crank on side and middle of object
2 metal beaters interconnected and rusted throughout
on circular blade "Ball Bearing LAOD Beater"
possible maker, United Royalties Maker |
1999.060.331 |
Pipe |
smoking pipe
mouthpiece black with silver metal connector to brown tobacco holder with metal rim at opening
burnt tobacco inside
rust and scratches and dents at opening
tip of mouthpiece worn heavily |
1999.060.332 |
lock |
metal lock(square) with red in center
cream paint spots throughout
two silver skeleton keys attatched by torn white cotton piece
key hole at bottom |
1999.060.333 |
Corkscrew |
silver metal wine/bottle opener
three pieces connected
1-bottle opener
2-cork screw
3-second bottle opener
one side has "Bottle-Boy" and "A&J" in triangle |
1999.060.334 |
Knife, Pocket |
pocket knife with blade and screw
dark plastic wood on either side with a small silver "badge" on one
silver metal tips
rust on metal throughout |
1999.060.335 |
Spoon, Serving |
Two identical serving spoons except of length of handle
at end of handle there is a hole
scoop part has three "cut out" long vertical holes for possible drainage
on back of handles "Diamond Germany" |
1999.060.336 |
eraser |
typewriter eraser brush
black brush with fine bristles connected to metal piece
on the metal is Eberhard Faber Comet 1087
round thin flat stone(usewear on edges) |
1999.060.337 |
lid |
lid
top half clear plastic
lower half a rim in silver metal |
1999.060.338 |
lid |
glass lid
hexagonal in shape
missing "handle" at top
pink around edge with white in the middle
floral design around the edge |
1999.060.339 |
frame |
metal frame
rigded throughout with raised corners for design
maroon in color |
1999.060.340 |
ashtray |
small circular ashtray
thick glass container with a pink hue
wire rim with a cigarette rest(gold color) |
1999.060.341 |
holder, napkin |
gold metal napkin holder
round base attatched to square top
both sides have floral pattern at top half |
1999.060.342 |
Box, Trinket |
gold metal rectangular container
round base attatched
floral pattern on each side |
1999.060.343 |
Opener, Bottle |
metal bottle opener
badly rusted
open end handle
pronged side opposite a long sharp edge ending in a pointed side |
1999.060.344 |
Coathanger |
metal portable hanger
expandable
thin circular ends
looped chain with metal ring in center |
1999.060.345 |
pencil |
pencil with cap
dark brown small pencil
metal pointed cap with clip attatchment |
1999.060.346 |
Pen |
black pen with white spots
gold metal clip on middle side
metal tip with point missing |
1999.060.347 |
fork |
three identical forks(silver)
badly tarnished throughout
four prong
square plain handle |
1999.060.348 |
knife |
three identical metal table knives
rounded points
tarnished throughout
handles have scratch marks all over |
1999.060.349 |
Spoon |
two identical spoons (small)
badly tarnished
handle:edges raised bumps all along with a pointed end |
1999.060.350 |
Spoon |
large spoon
badly tarnished
handle:pointed end with floral pattern along bottom edge |
1999.060.351 |
Knife, Dinner |
talbe knife, badly tarnished
handle:floral pattern throughout all of handle and continues up to first 1/3 of blade |
1999.060.352 |
Knife, Steak |
knife with metal blade and wood handle
slightly pointed end
tarnish on blade |
1999.060.353 |
ladle |
large silver ladle
handle has hole at top
plain, no design
scoop has #45 in black written inside |
1999.060.354 |
Ladle |
small ladle
plain in design
handle is curved at top/able to hang up |
1999.060.355 |
spoon |
very large serving spoon with no design
handle has hole at top |
1999.060.356 |
Thimble |
yellow plastic detachable thimble, connects to bi-level space for thread to wrap around
white thread currently wrapped around second level |
1999.060.357 |
Corkscrew |
wood hadle laying horizontal
attatched is a long small thin metal screw-goes vertical |
1999.060.358 |
Padlock |
small portable lock(unlocked)
one side completely covered in paint(white)
other side red color showing but the rest is covered in paint
key hole at bottom |
1999.060.359 |
box |
Box (A-C)
A: Box metal gold color
rust on outside throughout
lid: geometric border with horizontal lines in middle
bottom: large hole in middle with Cillotto trademark engraved
B: Blades L1.5" W1"
two identical blades-cut out design in middle
blue color with aqua lettering
front: "made by Gillette"
back: U.S. Patent Nos. and reissue #'s
C. silver metal blade L1.5" W1"
slight rust spots on both sides
made by FAN |
1999.060.363 |
coin |
metal coin
four chinese symbold on one side
brown in color in center
blue color on outer ring
flat and thin but badly worn |
1999.060.364 |
needle, sewing |
gold needles_multiple sizes inside package
package:
red with gold and white border and clear plastic at top front showing off needles
made by: "British Needle Co. Ltd." Woolco Trademark |
1999.060.365 |
Bag |
brown paper bag
opened at both ends
green chinese letters inside at top of bag
along with Ting Factory in inside at middle section |
1999.060.372 |
article |
articles from SunSet Magazine dated Feb. 1933 pages 17-20
lower half of pages are water stained
page 17 is end of an article with two sketches of a fireplace and kitchen setting
page 18-19 The Kitchen Cabinet" article with seven different receipes for various things
on left edge a sketch of wmoan making Egg Noodles
right edge: sketch of woman making Tuna Fish
page 20 left side an advertisement for a Burnbrite Kerosene
right side: "Your Home Questions Answered" article with various questions asked by readers and answered by Sunset Consultants |
1999.060.378 |
book |
cookbook titled "Seasoning with Secrets for Home Cooking"
mustard color cover with drawing of man in chef outfit and women with an apron and dress cooking
inside: receipes fro varoius things that all iclude Guldens Mustard
21 pages total
back cover: picture of jar of mustard and listing of its awards
binding is by two metal staples |
1999.060.391 |
pants |
metal buttons four of them
button down fly
right side visible pocket
left side "internal" pocket
wihite chechered design with brown lines
back: right side pocket
maker: Angelica Jacket Co.
St. Louis, New York(tag with stitching in color of red)
size 30
tear on inner left pant leg |
1999.060.392 |
sweater |
sweater-sleeveless and v-neck
blue with dark blue and white triangular design at bottom
stitched in tag at neckline in brown " Murray Knit Distinctive Sportwear"
badly stained throughout
holes along bottom |
1999.060.393 |
shirt, dress |
dress shirt
silk and purple
pocket on right side
v-neck wiht collar
edges are stretched out
stains are all over along with small holes |
1999.060.394 |
shirt, dress |
white short sleeve silk dress shirt
v-neck with three metal rings on each side with collar
right side has a pocket
stains throughout shirt
tag has wings and "Gallant Sportwear" |
1999.060.395 |
Shirt |
sleeveless shirt
light brown
very worn and dirty
tag in green stitching " Laurel" 34 |
1999.060.396 |
Cap, Sailor |
round sailor cap(white)
on front is red stitching of chinese
edge is a stiff (hard) cotton folded upwards
badly discolored |
1999.060.397 |
Undershirt |
long johns
short sleeve long legged underwear
seven white plastic button down
fitted at ankles
tag in blue "Wrights Underwear" with picture of underwear
very dirty down all of front side
backside: one plastic button closing the opening at rear |
1999.060.398 |
pants |
checkered pants with black lines
one visible pocket on right side
three metal buttons with one white plastic button in middle
tag alone waist "Angelica Jacket Co." siz 30
back: right side pocket
stains along rear area and also along the front |
1999.060.399 |
box, jewelry |
maroon velvet rectangular jewelry box
on top in gold is "Guerlian"
price tag on bottom: Bartell Drug Store $30.00
contents:
1. yellow velvet rabbit pouch-missing one red ear
2.white cotton pouch-very dirty
3.black and silver hard case with stamp and ink pad inside
stamp is yellow plastic with chinese symbols
4.two blue elastic bands with gold metal pieces(adjustable)
5."Dough-Boy" prophylactic in original package
6.lighter fluid flask-silver metal
"strikalite and New York" on bottom
initials R L carved in front square
7.small yellow plastic tube with white cap-cracked as well
8.one silver broken watchband
9.package of Growley's Lion Brand needles
10.yellow plastic ring
11.16 metal snaps for clothing
12. two pair cuff links-both gold metal and circular
13.five orange plastic buttons with silver attatchments
14.five plastic black buttons
15.one metal rectangular cufflink with aqua and white design
16.four large yellow die
17.six small square white plastic buttons
18.seven small die
19.five metal coins of various denominations |
1999.060.400 |
washcloth |
cotton washcloth(square)
pink with white coloring
very dirty |
1999.060.401 |
towel, bath |
bath towel in cream color
on both sides "New WAshington Hotel"
one side badly stained |
1999.060.402 |
bag, laundry |
orange laundry bag iwth white drawstring
stitched in front in various colors is chinese woman kneeling in a kimono and hat
in black down left side is "laundry" |
1999.060.403 |
brace |
weight lifting wrist belt
brown leather
two straps that attach to two silver buckles |
1999.060.404 |
thermometer |
Fahrenheit thermometer within a frame(black metal)
shadow of woman sitting in chair knitting and a cat playing with a ball of string
a window with orange curtains and a scenery ofa dirt road and sun setting
at bottome "Min Hing Knitting Co." from Seattle
on back ability to hang on wall with silver metal loop |
1999.060.405 |
hairbrush |
heavy silver metal brush with brown hard bristles |
1999.060.406 |
frame, picture |
thin silver metal frame with black cardboard backing and stand
clear plastic front cover showing picture of Bette Davis in a white dress with green and black edging (part of the original purchase)
on cover black and silver sticker "Chrome Plate" |
1999.060.407 |
Frame, Picture |
two identical silver painted wood frames
stands on base-picture fram moveable
wavy design on front edges
nails to hold cardboard backing
with original purchase came two different pictures of women
A: black background with woman in topless top behind a brick wall
B: grey background-woman in topless dress with it flying in the wind and resting on a curved wall |
1999.060.410 |
Inkwell |
blue black ink bottle in original box
box yellow and blue
made by " Tru-Color" Federal Ink Co. Seattle
ink stains in various places
bottle:
empty with ink stains
Tru-Color label on front
deteriorated cork with plastic top for cap |
1999.060.411 |
glove |
gardner gloves
white with blue fitted wrists
looks like it was hardly used |
1999.060.412 |
necktie |
brown cotton tie with aqua flowers stitched in |
1999.060.413 |
apron |
white apron with strings to tie at neck and waist
dirty all over middle front with brow stains throughout |
1999.060.414 |
shirt, dress |
blue striped shirt(longsleeve)
four white plastic buttons down front
left side upper pocket
stained all down middle front
sleeves have worn holes
tag at neck has initials J.B. written |
1999.060.415 |
shirt, dress |
long sleeve denim shirt with left front pocket
four black buttons down front
dirty at back neckline and end of sleeves |
1999.060.416 |
pants |
green cotton pants
five brown plastic button down front
two "invisible" pockets in back
stains along end of pant legs |
1999.060.417 |
ball, billiard |
16 balls of various colors
10 with a large colored stripe
6 completely solid in color
each ball is numbered in black |
1999.060.418 |
belt |
brown leather belt with silver buckle
snakeskin design but very worn |
1999.060.419 |
collar |
nine white collars (attatchable)
made by C.W. Ferguson Collar Co.
brand name: Slip Easy
all sized :14.5
very stiff and formed in shape |
1999.060.420 |
Handle |
two identical handles for drawers
gold metal with one hole in each corner
look like a bowl cut in half |
1999.060.421 |
Bottle, Toilet |
clear glass perfume bottle
label upper left corner with a flower and EAU DE TOILETTE
Truvy
red colored glass stopper |
1999.060.422 |
Gauze |
partially unfolded white gauze
frayed on edges
stained through most of gauze |
1999.060.423 |
teacup |
orange glass teacup with painted purple flowers around the cup
very dirty and stained inside cup |
1999.060.424 |
saw |
small saw
thin blade-badly rusted
wooden handle |
1999.060.425 |
knife, pocket |
double blade pocketknife
plastic wook like handle with silver metal tip
blades slightly rusted |
1999.060.426 |
lock, door |
five metal gold door locks
all with silver skeleton keys
on each lock four holes at each corner
key hole sticks out |
1999.060.427 |
coin |
gold metal coin
with chinese on both sides
square hole in middle |
1999.060.428 |
coin |
bright gold colored metal coin
square hole in middle
chinese on both sides but badly worn down |
1999.060.429 |
herbal roots |
nine herbal roots in a papar bag
brown in color
thick at top and thins toward the bottom |
1999.060.430 |
pillow |
brown hard leather pillow in original wrapping
black stitching
smooth shiny surface
wrapping: brown paper
blue writing
"The Sun Co. Ltd."
HOng Kong
chinese writing across bottome and edge
drawing of flowers in background |
1999.060.435 |
notebook |
Notebook with envelopes (A-B)
A: notebook L6" W3.5"
paper lined inside
brown cover with a picture of a boy in a grocery store
also "Fine Groceries" Flour of all Grades
inside notebook:
B: evnvelopes L5.5"W2.5"
white envelopes with red bar down middle
12 of them |
1999.060.436 |
book |
Muscular Development Book-title
by Earle E. Liederman
cover is black background wiht two statues naked and wrestling
inside:
64 pages of pictures of muscular men and why you should take instructors course
also, testimonies from past clients and what excercise can do for you |
1999.060.437 |
brush, lettering |
brown writing brush
with gold cap
white chinese letters at end
red label around cap |
1999.060.439 |
notebook |
two identical all paper notebooks
binding by two strings on the left side
inside blank pages with red vertical lines
a floral design on the inside edge
covers are blank |
1999.060.443 |
bag |
thin paper sack
top opening ripped and crumpled
front: red chinese with picture of woman in right corner floating on a cloud
at top: eagle carrying a string
back: two thick edge stains |
1999.060.450 |
coveralls |
dark denim overalls
straps:connected by gold buttons with "Union Made"on them
in middle of strap white cloth with red "Far West" and "Union Made" on both ends
pants: two large back pockets
white exterior stitching
pant legs rolled up several times
white stains near bottom of flyarea along with a tear
fly: three black buttons covered by a denim strap
side pocket on left pant leg |
1999.060.451 |
bag |
brown burlap sack
front in blue and yellow
Adolphus Long Grain Rice
100bls. net at top of bag
in a yellow cloud toward right bottom
"Quick Cooking"
in all blue at very bottom:
"comet Rice MIlls Inc.
Houstan, Texas" |
1999.060.452 |
bag |
A: Rice Bag
brown burlap sack
in green color:
at top: 100 lbs. net
at bottom: Comet Rice MIlls, INc. Houston, Texas
B: Rice Bag
in the middle with a green square backdrop
in yellow words: Wonder Rice:
in a yellow cloud: A Wonder Product
C: Rice Bag
Brown burlap.
In red and blue: US NO 1 Extra Fancy Pearl Rice
Grown in CAlifornia
Daikoku Brand
North Coast Imp. Co.
Trade Mark Reg. 1934 |
1999.060.453 |
necktie |
silk necktie
at bottom: V-shaped solid color(grey)design followed by red colored design then a thin solid grey check mark line then followed by the rest of the tie cosisting of the red design |
1999.060.454 |
necktie |
multicolored necktie
frayed in the middle and in other small spots toward the top
alternating wide "bands" of red and then thin lines of black, yellow, grey, and black
made by Fulops in Northwest Cities |
1999.060.455 |
shirt, dress |
white dress shirt
top and front of shirt completely stained
missing all buttons except for top collar button
tag in neckline says "RAdio City-Fused do not Starch"
second lower tag has "Sanforized"
tears on each shoulder
folded in original position of purchase |
1999.060.456 |
shirt, dress |
white with thin red vertical stripes dress shirt
six white plastic buttons down front-collar buttoned only
still folded collar and stiff sleeve ends
stained along neckline at both front folding lines
front right pocket
tag in neckline has "RT RAFT Shirt" |
1999.060.457 |
shirt, dress |
light blue dress shirt
starched at collar and sleeve ends
dark blue vertical lines spaced throughout
stitched individual triangles placed throughout
right front pocket
six plastic buttons with only the collar button butttoned
collar very dirty
tag in neckline says "Pilgrim Nobility" |
1999.060.458 |
shirt, dress |
blue dress shirt
starched collar and sleeve ends
seven white plastic buttons with only top collar buttoned
stained along right front folded edge
right pocket
tag along neckline says "Pilgrim Nobility"
thin black and white vertical lines close together with a stitched wavy line down middle of each set |
1999.060.459 |
shirt, dress |
blue dress shirt folded with blue paper band around top
starched collar
alternating thin black and white vertical lines
right front pocket
stained along both folded edges
collar badly stained
tag along neckline: "RT RAFT shirt" |
1999.060.460 |
jacket |
navy blue wool jacket
six large black plastic buttons going from middle down to bottom
two pockets
near each sleeve edge two small black buttons
tag along neckline says: 100% wool
brand name unreadable |
1999.060.461 |
shirt, dress |
dress shirt
starched collar and sleeve ends
six white plastice buttons
front of shirt completely stained except for a small banded area across top
white with dark cream stripes running vertical
tag at neckline: "Arrow Made in U.S.A." |
1999.060.462 |
shirt, dress |
dress shirt with paper band around top
band: "Enjoy New Freshness" in blue with scenery of ocean and sail boats
shirt: light blue with thin red lines
six white plastic buttons down front
right side pocket
stained completely at front of shirt
starched collar
tag at neckline: "Arrow Made in U.S.A." |
1999.060.463 |
shirt, dress |
dress shirt with paper band across top
band: in blue "Professionally Laundered" and a pictured of two scientists in a lab
shirt: white with close thin blue line (vertical)
starched collar
six white plastic buttons
stained completely on front
right side pocket
tag at neckline: "Town Topic" |
1999.060.464 |
shirt, dress |
white plain dress shirt
six white plastic buttons
starched collar and sleeve ends
front top completely stained
right side pocket
tag on neckline"Van Heusen" |
1999.060.465 |
opener, bottle |
silver metal bottle opener
on handle: No. 39 in triangle- "A&J", "Made in U.S.A."
inside handle is corkscrew
opposite end: one very small hook on right side
left side 1.5" long hook with "oil tempered"on it |
1999.060.466 |
opener, bottle |
silver metal bottle opener
"Nifty" namebrand
small corkscrew on one edge opposite end of opener
slightly rusted in small spots
near end of corkscrew on other side a small hole possibly for hanging |
1999.060.467 |
opener, bottle |
copper colored bottle opener
rounde edges and two flat edges in center of opener corners
red paint spots
tarnished as well |
1999.060.468 |
tablecloth |
all white very large table cloth
square with double folded and sewn edges |
1999.060.470 |
box |
box and contents A-F
A: box
cardbaord rectangular box with lid
white but top of lid very dirty
side has #1359
contents:
B: writing paper
blank except for red lines running horizontal
C: address book L6"W4"
leather cover with a badly worn and ripped pen holder
pages are lined with blue thin lines
in black ink several addresses along with different names
D: Puget Mill Co. receipt L3"W6"
three cardboard receipts showing balance owed to Lee You
three seperate dates and amounts
1.July 3,1912 $17.67
2. Sep 30,1912 $86.84
3. Aug 31, 1912 $52.84
all from Port Gamble
E: Post Card L5.5"W3.5"
thick white border with a black and white photo of two couples
the women sitting on the men laps
background: studio setting of trees
each woman is holding a beer bottle
on back: blank but with a stamp on left edge of "NOvelty Studios" 1118 1st. AVe. Seattle
F: four identical chinese books L7"W4"
binding by white string on right side
covers are paper with long black outlined rectangular box with chinese inside off to the left |
1999.060.471 |
tablet |
The WHitehouse Educational System
and
Natural Movement Method
of \
Practical Writing
by Silver, Burdette and Co.
front cover all writing in middle of sun with rays extending to edge of cover
on top right and left side a fancy and large G with IV in center
backside:
example of lower and upper case cursive followed by examples of how to make natural movement exercises
inside:
pages of large spaced writing areas with specific sentences to write and room for practice |
1999.060.473 |
paper |
sealed envelope with photographic paper
front of envelope
in middle "Solio Paper"
manufactured by "the Eastman Kodak Co."
along left edge "3.4x5.5"
right edge "Two Dozen"
back side:
green sticker sealing flap
with "Lowman and Hanford Co. Cameras and Photo Supplies"
a purple stamp:
"Emulsion No. 15047 Packed by NO.9h"
" this paper will not be replaced for any fault of manufacturer after (in red) NOv. 25,1912 |
1999.060.474 |
mirror |
mirror with silver frame and loop design
glass dirty and stained in small spots
backing brown cardboard with a silver metal stand and also possible to hang on wall
imprinted "Germany" at top |
1999.060.475 |
frame, picture |
picture frame with two spaces for seperate pictures
left one has black and white photo of boy in a white top and grey background
frame-green background with white daffodils and leaves
border-gold with white lines and single leaf connecting
made in germany
backing:cardboard with cardbaord stand
small metal loop for possibel hanging |
1999.060.476 |
box |
box and contents A-Z and AA-CC
A: box L7.5W5.5
cardboard box with lid
white box with green sided bottom edges in black with a white top
lid all green with E.and W. in fancy black
edges are black also
B: ink stick L6.5"W1"
black ink stick with white paper wrapped around it with red chinese
black chinese means 20 cents
C: box L2"W4"
silver metal badly tarnished and lide rusted so it won't open
on front is paper with red chinese
D: writing brushe L4"W.5"
plastic wood for handle black pointed bristles
blue ink on bottom third of handle
tope of handle carve marks
E: pencil L2"W.5"
red pencil with black stripes and carve marks for sharpening
worn and dirty eraser connected to pencil by metal
F:pencil holder L5"W.5"
gold metal(hollow)with space for pencil
silver metal connecting an eraser
G:bottle L2.5"W.5"
clear glass bottle with cork at top (badly deteriorated)
red label in chinese at front
H: pin L1"W1"
front: in blue "Stand for China" a yellow triangle flag with a blue dragon inside
at bottom two chinese symbols
back: rusted metal with small pin to be able to attatch to clothing
I:coin holder L3"W1"
silver metal round with a screw at top
on one side two columns of small dots next to a range of dollar amounts from $1.00 to $5.00
on back is "The B and R M'F'G' Co." New York
J: pencil sharpener L2"W.5"
silver metal shaped to fit directly onto the pencil itself
at tip "Eagle Pencil Co." New York
K: bracelet 3"x3"
wood black with scratch marks throughout
at front: wicker(blue) crisscrossed for addes decoration
L: coat hanger hook L3"W2"
metal with a dark copper look
victorial style to hook
M: Cuff link set L4"W3"
three different back styles of cuff links but all with a white round front attatched to carcboard
some cuff links missing
in blue" Combination Set"
cardboard ripped and folded at bottom
N: shoelaces L14"W1"
three sets of shoelaces (cotton)
one pair black
two pair brown
ends clasped together by plastic
O: bottle opener L3"W1.5"
metal with hole at end of handle for hanging
at front of opener small pointed tip
P: container 1x1"
two identical metal but green in color with red writing
"Free Sample Satin Shine Cream"
writing explaining cream on back and front
both very worn and used looking
Q:hat pin L3"W.2"
long thin gold metal pin with flower at top
flower: 10 jewels surrounding one pink jewel
R: cuff link
8 cuff links all with white circular fronts and copper backs
S: cuff link
two white plastic cuff links oval in shape
T: tie clip L.5"W1"
gold metal with red flower and green leaves at top for design
W: buttons
10 plastic buttons white and circular
X: cuff link
six individual cuff links
1. gold with two red plastic jewels on either side (oval)
2.multy colored design, white, green, grey,(oval)
3.circular silver metal plain top
4.gold oval plain top
5.circular badly rubbed off black paint top
6.small white and plastic
Y: cuff link
gold oval metal one with purple plastic jewel in center the other missing jewel
Z: tie decoration L2"W1"
gold metal bar connected to chain followed by blue plastic oval with a picture of a womans side of head
AA: I.D. tag L8"W1.5"
brown leather
oval end with a metal gold eagle in center
BB: coin .5x.5"
copper one cent coin
one side had indian head with a U.S.A. along edge
date of 1907
other side says one cent
CC: token 1x1"
silver one side: "The Viaduct Saloon Everett"
other: "Good for Trade 12.5 cents" |
1999.060.477 |
paper |
Solio Paper in envelope
envelope:
Kam Yen, Port Gamble
chinese on left side
red two cent stamp
dated, oct. 1,1912
ripped completely open ot reveal contents:
envelope flap sealed to package:
"Eastman Kodak Co." with Two Dozen Sheets in brown package
on back purple stamp "Emulsion No. 15047
green sticker with Lowman and Hanford Co. 616 1st ave. Seattle |
1999.060.478 |
paper |
brown package:
"Azo" Quick Printing Paper
dated June 1, 1913
red sticker on left "Grade E Hard"
opened at right with black tissue paper wrapped around two dozen stiff white paper |
1999.060.479 |
frame, picture |
picture frame with black and white photo of two men standing in traditional chinese wear
studio backdrop of countryside and mountains
frame:
green background with pink roses and leaves in upper left corner and down side
a sailboat in water on the lower right corner
back:
wood like cardboard with a stand and a round metal ring for hanging
glass covering picture but not filling up the whoel space |
1999.060.480 |
pillowcase |
two identical pillowcases
plain white
stains all over especially along edges
blue band with pink and yellow design along both ends also with lacy design and white stitched in flowers |
1999.060.481 |
pillowcase |
cream pillow case with speckled small brown spots all throughout
stamped in black is "Pudget Mills Co. PT Gamble" near edge of pillow case |
1999.060.482 |
necktie |
brown tie with a square shaped bottom
brown palm trees stitched in along with brown dots scattered around |
1999.060.483 |
necktie |
shoe string like tie (very thin)
white background with small black dots all throughout
discolored as well |
1999.060.484 |
necktie |
thin white and blue striped tie
thick dark blue band along hte right bottom edge of tie |
1999.060.485 |
hat |
brown wide brimmed hat with a slight curl upwards
wide black band around top of hat
leather band around brim inside
"Genuine Panama" with symbal in gold on leather
L Y L punched into leather |
1999.060.486 |
shirt, dress |
white silk shirt
only half collared
pocket on right
left sleeve ripped
along buttons ripped
three buttons down front-bottom one missing |
1999.060.487 |
collar |
two identical blue silk attatchable collars
white stitching
both fairly dirty
button holes at each end |
1999.060.488 |
Pajamas |
starched white with thin blue lines night shirt
badly discolored all through shirt
three buttons down front-bottom button missing
tag at neckline-Cluett, Peabody and Co.
stamped towards bottom is 6293 14 31 9479 |