Elite Photo Studio (Nanaimo, B.C.)
The Elite Photo Studio in Nanaimo, British Columbia, established in January of 1893, was operated by Larss and Pierce (Per Edward Larss and Wesley Cunningham Pierce). They sold a combination of landscape views, portraits and photographs of various subjects, including Northwest coast Indians. Among these were portraits of Angeline, the elderly daughter of Chief Seattle. The partnership broke up when Larss decided to leave Canada in 1896 and move to Colorado. When Larss left Nanaimo, Pierce went into business with E.C. Adams of Vancouver and opened a studio in Seattle.
From the guide to the Elite Photo Studio Collection, circa 1892-1900, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)
Established in January of 1893, the Elite Photo Studio in Nanaimo, British Columbia, was operated by Larss and Pierce (Per Edward Larss and Wesley Cunningham Pierce). They sold a combination of landscape views, portraits and photographs of various subjects, including Northwest Coast Indians. Among these were portraits of Angeline, the elderly daughter of Chief Seattle. The partnership broke up when Larss decided to leave Canada in 1896 and move to Colorado. When Larss left Nanaimo, Pierce went into business with E.C. Adams of Vancouver, British Columbia and opened a studio in Seattle, Washington.
From the description of Elite Photo Studio collection [graphic], circa 1892-1900. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 616081316
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| creatorOf | Elite Photo Studio (Nanaimo, B.C.). Elite Photo Studio collection [graphic], circa 1892-1900. | University of Washington. Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Elite Photo Studio Collection, circa 1892-1900 | University of Washington Libraries Special Collections |
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| associatedWith | Angeline, $cSuquamish Indian, $dd. 1896$vPhotographs | person |
| associatedWith | Angeline, Suquamish Indian, d. 1896 | person |
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| Northwest Coast of North America | |||
| British Columbia--Nanaimo |
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| Indians of North America |
| Indians of North America |
| Native Americans |
| Photographers |
| Photographers |
| Totem poles |
| Visual Materials Collections |
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| Photographers |
Corporate Body
Active 1892
Active 1900
