Austin Seward photograph collection, ca. 1900-1930s.

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Austin Seward photograph collection, ca. 1900-1930s.

The collection consists of four photograph albums and loose photographs (ca. 700 photographs in total) depicting a wide range of subjects. Some of the photographs are stamped Pierson Photo Co., some Bainbridge Studio, some with both studio names, and others were not stamped at all. Some of the photographs are identified and/or dated, but many are not. Many of the photographs were taken in Seattle and include scenic and aerial views, downtown views, clocks, buildings, and commercial photography. One of the albums contains photographs that highlight various products made by Joseph Mayer & Brothers Company in Seattle. There is also an album that contains photographs and specifications of cremation urns and other funeral products. There are many miscellaneous photographs with subjects including scenery, logging, ships, planes, foreign monuments, and artifacts. Includes photographs relating to Boeing Airplane Company.

700 photographs (4 albums and 3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7344833

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Joseph Mayer & Brothers (Seattle, Wash.)

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Bainbridge Studio (Bainbridge Island, Wash.)

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Seward, Austin, 1885-1974

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Austin Seward was born 4 May 1885 and died 11 May 1974 in Lane County, Or. Sources say he spent time working as a sheriff, mill worker, politician, and dairy operator, among other things. Seward worked as a local photographer for Pierson's studio in the early 1920s. He also operated a photography business, apparently called Bainbridge Studio, when he lived on Bainbridge Island. His full name was Austin Hagen Seward. From the description of Austin Seward photograph collection, ca. 190...

Pierson Photo Co. (Seattle, Wash.)

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Boeing Airplane Company

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