George W. Welker Photographs of Fireplace Mantels album, approximately 1910

Overview of the Collection

Photographer
Welker, George W., 1866-1930
Title
George W. Welker Photographs of Fireplace Mantels album
Dates
approximately 1910 (inclusive)
Quantity
36 photographic prints (1 album)
Collection Number
PH0499
Summary
Photographs of fireplace mantels made by George W. Welker
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

George W. Welker (1866-1930) is listed in the Seattle City Directory as "mason," "tile setter," and "mantel builder" from 1891 until his death in 1930. In 1893 he was working for Galt Bros. & Co., located at the Grand Pacific Hotel building, 1115-1117 1st Ave., Seattle.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

One album containing 36 photographs depicting fireplace mantels distributed by George W. Welker, mantel builder, of Seattle.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Charles Payton.

Processing Note

Originally accessioned as the Charles Payton photograph album. The name was changed in 2019 to reflect the name of the creator.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Mantels--Photographs
  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Welker, George W., 1866-1930

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Payton, Charles (donor, collector)