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PH0562
Wagness, John T., 1858-1935
John T. Wagness
photographs
approximately
1880-1900
39 photographic prints
32 negatives : glass
Collection materials are in
English.
The collection
consists largely of studio portraits of unidentified men, women and children,
circa 1890s
John Thorrald Wagness (1858-1935) immigrated to the United States from
Ulvik, Norway in 1875. His last name was originally Viknes, which he changed to
Wagness. He operated photography studios in Tacoma during the 1880s and 1890s
before moving to Stanwood, Washington around 1901. He had three different
studios located in Tacoma, Washington. His first studio was located on the
corner of 121 South 11th Street (1888, 1890-91), his second studio was located
at 947 South C Street (1892-96), and his last studio was located at 1128
Pacific Avenue (1897-1898). During 1896, he partnered with Edward A. Sather at
the studio located at 947 South C Street. He was known for taking pictures of
those hunting for gold in the Klondike during the gold rush of 1899. He died in
Stanwood, where he also had a studio, in 1935.
The collection consists largely of prints and glass negatives of
studio portraits of unidentified men, women and children.
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Donated by Judith Halverson, February 8, 2011.
Processed by Vanessa Granger, 2018. Processed by Kaylynn Guerra, May
2019.
Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Wagness, John T., 1858-1935--Photographs
Men--Washington (State)--Photographs
Women--Washington (State)--Photographs
Children--Washington (State)--Photographs
Photographs
Negatives (Photographs)
Portraits
Cliché-verre (photographic process)
Photographs
Lantern slides
Photographic prints
Photographs by John T.
Wagness
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1
Two telephone operators
between
1880 and 1900?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
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2
Men in a saloon
between 1880 and
1900?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/1
3
Interior of a bank with a bank teller
between 1880 and
1900?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
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4
Four women, two men, and two dogs posing in front of the
Stensons farm and residence, Norman, WA
between 1890 and
1915?
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5
Group photograph of Stanwood High School football team
1915
Original item 20 is on reverse side of this item.
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6
Four working men and a horse-drawn timber
cart
between 1901 and
1915
Written on photo: "Loading Bolts" and Monson Stuen.
Original item 25 is on reverse side of this item.
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7
Large group gathered in front of house
between 1901 and
1915
Original item 36 is on reverse side of this item.
Portraits from Studio located at 947 C Street, Tacoma,
WA
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8
Studio portrait of a young girl standing next to a
rocking chair
1889?
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9
Studio portrait of a woman standing next to small
table
between 1892 and
1896
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10
Studio portrait of a man standing on fur rug wearing a
bowler hat
between 1892 and
1896
1/2
11
Studio portrait of a man wearing black tie with tie
pin
between 1892 and
1896
1/2
12
Studio portrait of a man wearing striped tie with tie
pin
between 1892 and
1896
1/2
13
Studio portrait of a man with flowers on right
lapel
between 1892 and
1896
Portraits from Studio at 11th & Pacific Ave, Tacoma,
WA
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14
Studio portrait of a woman seated in a chair resting her
arm on side table
between 1897 and
1898
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15
Studio portrait of John T. Wagness
between 1897 and
1898
1/3
16
Studio portrait of a wedding couple with the woman
holding small bouquet
between 1897 and
1898
1/3
17
Studio portrait of a wedding couple, the groom has
flowers on lapel
between 1897 and
1898
1/3
18
Studio portrait of a wedding couple with the bride
sitting
between 1897 and
1898
1/3
18a
Studio portrait of young woman with scroll and foliage
design
between 1897 and
1898
Portraits from Studio located in Stanwood, WA
1/4
19
Studio portrait of two women sitting on a bench, both
are wearing leather gloves and hats
between 1901 and
1915
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20
Studio portrait of a young girl standing on a chair with
flowers in her hand
between 1901 and
1915
The original is located on reverse side of item 5.
1/4
21
Studio portrait of a woman posing next to a hay
bale
between 1901 and
1915
Written on verso: Ella.
1/4
22
Studio portrait of a woman leaning on a chair wearing a
white dress and black hair bow
between 1901 and
1915
1/4
23
Studio portrait of five seated women
between 1901 and
1915
1/4
24
Studio portrait of a wedding couple standing behind a
small table with flowers
between 1901 and
1915
1/4
25
Studio portrait of a young boy standing on a chair and
holding a bell
between 1901 and
1915
The original is located on reverse side of item 6.
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26
Studio portrait of a young boy wearing striped shirt
standing against a wooden rail
between 1901 and
1915
1/5
27a
Studio portrait of the oldest Wagness boys from left to
right in the back row Clarence and Bernard, in front are Ivan and John
L.
between 1901 and
1915
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27b
Studio portrait of a woman wearing a dark hat and fur
collar
between 1901 and
1915
Item 27b is on the reverse side of 27a.
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28
Studio portrait of a woman wearing a white lace blouse,
dark hair bow, and a square necklace pendant
between 1901 and
1915
1/5
29
Studio portrait of a woman in flowered hat and
blouse
between 1901 and
1915
Written on verso: Agnes.
1/5
30
Studio portrait of a woman wearing a black blouse and
skirt and white lace collar
between 1901 and
1915
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31
Studio portrait of a young girl standing on a chair in a
white dress
between 1901 and
1915
1/6
32-33
Studio portrait of a woman wearing a dark jacket with
leaf applique
between 1901 and
1915
1/6
34
Studio portrait of a woman in profile wearing black
blouse with a small chain attached to her white neck collar
between 1901 and
1915
1/6
35
Studio portrait of an older woman wearing all black and
holding a black clutch purse
between 1901 and
1915
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36
Studio portrait of a man and woman, the woman is wearing
light-colored blouse and skirt and the man is wearing a dark suit
between 1901 and
1915
The original is located on reverse side of item 7.
Portraits from Unknown Studio Location
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37
Studio portrait of a wedding couple, the bride and groom
both holding gloves
between 1890 and
1915?
1/7
38
Studio portrait of a young girl holding a small puppy
and black dog posing on hind legs
between 1890 and
1915?
1/7
39
Studio portrait of a woman wearing a white blouse with
white lace neck collar
between 1890 and
1915?
1/7
40
Studio portrait of a woman wearing a high-collared
blouse with black button accents and black skirt
between 1890 and
1915?
1/7
41
Studio portrait of a woman seated with her right arm
resting on a pillow
between 1890 and
1915?
1/7
42-44
Studio portrait of man
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negatives.
1/7
45
Studio portrait of two men and two women with an Asian
umbrella
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
46
Studio portrait of two women with cigarettes
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
47
Studio portrait of three men drinking
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
48
Studio portrait of man standing behind a
bench
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
49
Studio portrait of a woman in furs with elaborate
hat
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
50
Studio portrait of a man in overalls on a hay
bale
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
51
Studio portrait of small boy with toy bugle
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
52
Studio portrait of two young women standing near a small
table
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
53
Studio portrait of a boy with one foot on a
chair
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
54
Studio portrait of a family with three young
children
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
55
Studio portrait of man with an unusual
hairstyle
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
56
Studio portrait of man with a small dog and a
gun
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
57
Studio portrait of young woman with flowers
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
58
Studio portrait of a family with three young children
and three adults
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
59-60
Studio portrait of small child with a toy
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
61
Studio portrait of a young man seated in a
chair
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
62
Studio portrait of a woman wearing a hat and holding
roses
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
63
Studio portrait of a young man standing next to a small
table
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
64
Studio portrait of a woman with a bicycle
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
65
Studio portrait of a baby in a stroller decorated with
American flags
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
66
Studio portrait of a man sitting in a chair and a woman
wearing a long veil
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
67
Studio portrait of a baby in a stroller
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
68
Studio portrait of an older couple
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
69
Studio portrait of a bride and groom
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
70
Studio portrait of a young girl holding a
parasol
between 1880 and
1915?
Scanned from glass plate negative.
1/7
71
Studio portrait of man with a pipe and shotgun standing
behind a hay bale and a dog
between 1880 and
1915?
1/7
72
Studio portrait of Mary Lee Wagness
between 1880 and
1915?
Written on verso: Wife of John T. Wagness.