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Reproductions of Raphael Coombs drawings, approximately 1891-1904
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Reproductions of Raphael Coombs drawings
- Dates
- approximately 1891-1904 (inclusive)18911904
- Quantity
- 4 photographic prints, 1 postcard, 1 engraving, 1 sketch (1 folder) ; various sizes
- Collection Number
- PH0535
- Summary
- Reproductions of the work of artist Raphael Coombs
- Repository
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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
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Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Raphael Coombs is listed in the Seattle Polk city directories as working as a painter, engraver, lithographic artist, and designer for various firms such as Lowman and Hanford and the Seattle Press in the 1890s. Raphael Coombs (circa 1868-1933) was the son of Samuel F. and Rachel Coombs, prominent early Seattle residents. Samuel Coombs was a businessman who worked for Henry Yesler, was an agent for the Wells-Fargo Express Company, and took an active part in the political and social affairs of Seattle.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Five reproductions of the work of Seattle artist Raphael Coombs, one engraving by Coombs, and one pencil sketch. The works include images of Chief Seattle and the scene of a Native American canoe heading toward a three-masted ship.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
The photographs of Raphael Coombs' 1891 drawing which was based on an E.M. Sammis photograph of Chief Seattle, made in 1862, exemplify the practice of copying without attribution common to early photography and other commercial arts.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View the collection in digital format .
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Images of Chief SeattleReturn to Top
These drawings of Chief Seattle are after an 1864 photograph of Chief Seattle by E.M. Sammis.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Photographs of Raphael Coomb's 1891
drawing of Chief Seattle |
|||
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 1 |
Photograph of an 1891 Raphael Coombs
drawing of Chief Seattle
Warner & Randolph
(photographer)
|
between 1891 and 1892? |
| 1 | 2 | between 1891 and 1895? | |
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 3 |
Printed color postcard reproducing an
1891 Raphael Coombs drawing of Chief Seattle
Lowman & Handford S. & P. Co, Seattle (publisher)
|
1904 |
| 1 | 4 |
Photograph of an 1894 Raphael Coombs
drawing of Chief Seattle standing on a beach
In this drawing, Coombs drew the head of Chief Seattle based on
the Sammis photograph but clearly based the body of the figure on a different
model.
|
between 1904 and 1910? |
| 1 | 5 |
Engraving of the bust of Chief
Seattle
Raphael Coombs
(engraver)
|
between 1885 and 1895? |
Sailing vesselReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 6 |
Photograph of an 1894 Raphael Coombs
drawing of an unidentified sailing vessel and an Indian canoe
Braas,
Seattle (photographer)
|
between 1885 and 1890? |
SketchReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 7 |
Pencil sketch of figure with
handwritten notes
Raphael Coombs
(artist)
Notes on sketch seem to be a plan of the colors to be used in
the completed work.
Written on verso: Taken from Ray Coombs studio when in the West
Seattle School House.
|
between 1890 and 1895? |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Coombs, Raphael
- Seattle, Chief, 1790-1866
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Coombs, Raphael (artist)
