Art and illustration collection, 1851-1990

Drawing was done for the book, Our Washington.

Drawing was done for the book, Our Washington.

Drawing was done for the book, Our Washington.

Identified in the painting (clockwise from left): Rory MacDonald, Alexander "Klondike King" MacDonald, Duncan MacDonald, John MacDonald, Julia McCarthy MacDonald (Rory's wife).

Written on mat: Presented by Ruth MacDonald in memory of her father, Duncan MacDonald.

Painting is in conservation lab.

This was drawn for the University of Washington's Columns magazine.

Two drawings attached to paper.

From accompanying material: All beauty removed now since wearing a mask is absolutely essential. Darn this flu.

Carl Gould may have been the artist or the owner of this painting.

Text in cartoon: Seattle went dry a few years ago, but no vote of the people made it so. You know what it cost you! In a few months more we'll be dry again, but it can't be fixed by McEachern. Now wouldn't that frost you?

This sketch was with item A57 by unidentified artist. The subject of the sketch is probably the same person.

Written inside card: Dear Viola and Erna and all, To my valentine. Rosies and dosies of every brite [sic] hue are bringing valentine greetings to you! Heard from Bill Holm-nice that he is now curator of the museum. He has spent so much time among the Indians, esp. the older ones who knew so much. Have been re-reading Osborne's letter and I hope I can see pictures of pictographs in a cave on Oolong. Am always interested in such writings, especially Indian. If ever you come across your booklet on the Washington petroglyphs do let me have it. Have asked Osbornes to see what happened to my dear brother in law, Darrell Asher in Los Angeles who was going to drive up and take me to Cal. My only relative and very kind and will write again soon. Love, Helmi.

Note with drawing: Meanwhile permit me to add to your collection a small item I just have found in an old worn out billfold. It is a little pen-and-ink sketch of Anna Pavlova, the dancer, drawn by myself at a Christmas dinner in New York and signed by her. I put it in the billfold and forgot about it and that is the cause of its poor condition. I do not remember whose is the writing on the back. Kindly give my regards to Mrs. Beals. Very sincerely yours, Alexander Koiransky.

Identified clockwise: D.E. Blaine, P.E. Hyland, J.F. Damon, Father Prefontaine, G.F. Whitworth, Daniel Bagley.

This drawing is possibly by Lee.

John Hayden was a professor of Military Science and Tactics at the University of Washington.

Both drawings are on one surface.

This drawing is possibly by Lee.

This drawing is possibly by Lee.

This drawing is possibly by Lee.

Samuel F. Brownfield was a member of the first House of Representatives, Jefferson County.

Written in cartoon: Gillikan The God of Things As They Were In Seattle

Buildings are identified by number key on drawing.

This is a book cover layout for San Juan Deep Sea Foods Economical Recipes, published by the San Juan Fishing and Packing Company.

There is a similar drawing on verso.

Manson Franklin Backus was a Seattle banker and philanthropist who was a collector of books and art objects. He was also was a regent of the University of Washington.

This is a round image mounted on wood.

Written on paper backing: Tory Island wind-driven sawmill, 17th century. Sketched from an old print by Carl Torell.

This artwork was used in the book, America's Ethan Allen.

This artwork was used in the book, America's Ethan Allen.

This artwork was used in the book, America's Ethan Allen.

Written on painting: To Halp from Ziegler. Cordova, Alaska.

This sketch was with item A15 by Max Imholtz and has an illegible signature.

Illegible signature.

Written on drawing: A chart showing His Majesties Sloop Discovery and the armed tender Chatham under the command of Capt. George Vancouver, off Restoration Point. June 18-29, 1792.

Written on drawing: A chart of Restoration Point, showing His Majesty's ship Discovery and armed tender Chatham. June 11-11, 1792.

Title affixed to drawing: Tom Leaving Nome, Alaska for Mary's Egloo [sic].

From accompanying material: Mary's Igloo was a small village named by non-native miners for Mary, an Iñupiat woman who welcomed miners, trappers, and others into her home for coffee. The village served as a transfer point for supplies bound for the gold fields along the Kuzitrin and Kougarok rivers.

These were used in the book, The House Beautiful, Auvergne Press.

These were used in the book, The House Beautiful, Auvergne Press.

These were used in the book, The House Beautiful, Auvergne Press.

These were used in the book, The House Beautiful, Auvergne Press.

These were used in the book, The House Beautiful, Auvergne Press.

These were used in the book, The House Beautiful, Auvergne Press.

These were used in the book, The House Beautiful, Auvergne Press.

These were used in the book, The House Beautiful, Auvergne Press.

Used as illustration for the Banksia folio QK495.P957 R67 1981

Used as illustration for the Banksia folio QK495.P957 R67 1981

Written on verso: P. 56. Objects used in early days in Seattle homes. Creamer made by John Lang, 1734, Philadelphia.

Written on verso: P. 56. Objects used in early days in Seattle homes.

This artwork was possibly used for the cover of Seattle Monthly magazine. Artist's name is illegible.

G7b is a photocopy of artwork with magazine text on it.

Stamp on drawing: To be returned to Francis H. Bacon Co.

Stamp on drawing: To be returned to Francis H. Bacon Co.

Stamp on drawing: To be returned to Francis H. Bacon Co.

Stamp on drawing: To be returned to Francis H. Bacon Co.

G13b-c are sheets with facsimiles of signatures of other Arctic Brotherhood members.

From Kenneth Callahan: A Portfolio of Prints, produced by the Seattle Art Museum, 1979.

From Kenneth Callahan: A Portfolio of Prints, produced by the Seattle Art Museum, 1979.

From Kenneth Callahan: A Portfolio of Prints, produced by the Seattle Art Museum, 1979.

From Kenneth Callahan: A Portfolio of Prints, produced by the Seattle Art Museum, 1979.

From Kenneth Callahan: A Portfolio of Prints, produced by the Seattle Art Museum, 1979.

Framed with signature.

This is a reproduction.

Written on print: Merry Christmas, 1934, to Mother from Sam.

Etching on silk.

Etching on silk.

Hand-colored woodcut print.

Hand-colored woodcut print.

Printed on card behind P9a: The University Chimes ring out a Merry Christmas to you. Janet and Frank Radford.

Printed on card behind P9b: The University Chimes ring out a Merry Christmas to you. Frank McLachlan Radford.

Written on verso: Old Maple homestead at Van Asselt. Oldest house in King County.

Print is from Pencil Points journal, November, 1930. Printed on verso: This sensitive pen and ink drawing by Henry P. Kirby was originally published by the Cutler Manufacturing Company as part of a series of plates prepared for them for architects. This particular reproduction was made from one of the plates in the possession of Arthur M. Duncan of New York through whose courtesy we are able to present it here.

Print is from Pencil Points journal, April, 1931. Printed on verso: On this plate is shown another imaginative pen and ink drawing by that master, Henry P. Kirby. it is presented through the courtesy of Arthur M. Duncan of New York who lent us one of the original series of reproductions made by the Cutler Manufacturing Company for distribution to architects. Another of these drawings by Mr. Kirby was printed as a plate in November, 1930.

Printed by C. Hullmandel.

From accompanying material: Etching, L. 3 II as published in Portfolio.

From accompanying material: Etching, A.6 II or III, title initialed by Frank Short.

From a sketch by M. Lalanne. Etching on satin.

Etching on satin.

Hand-colored woodcut print.

Hand-colored woodcut print.

Hand-colored woodcut print.

Hand-colored woodcut print.

Hand-colored woodcut print.

Hand-colored woodcut print.

Etching on satin.

Etching on satin.

Etching on satin.

Verso is Tyee2.

Verso is Tyee1.

Verso is Tyee4.

Verso is Tyee3.

P1b is a photo of the top portion of the print.

Signature is partially illegible: Frie----[?], M.

#60 of 60.

Etching on silk.

Hand-colored print.

Signature is illegible.

On opposite side of P13.

On opposite side of P12.

This is a page from the book, Confessions of a Young Man, by George Moore.

This was owned by Professor Meany of the University of Washington.

Swatches of fabric are attached.

Swatches of fabric are attached.