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Northwest landscapes, as well as indigenous flora and fauna, were common designs incorporated into Berry’s copper work. Albert Berry, Berrys’ Craftshop (Seattle), post-1918. (Thomas H. Wake Collection)
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Spokane architect Kirtland Cutter designed this private dining room for the apartment of hotel and restaurant owner, Louis Davenport. Custom woodwork, stained glass, and metalwork, ca. 1904. (Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture)
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The Arts and Crafts porch shaped the way Americans experienced their neighborhood. River rock foundations and sturdy fir posts sheltered this Oregon City child, ca. 1910. (Mason Collection)
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Sterling coffee service by Mayer Brothers Company, Seattle, ca. 1915. (Stephen and Cathy McLain Collection)
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"Yellow Bear Vision," by Mary Bender, on view in In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Exhibit.
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Guests browse more than 20 local, Native American artists’ booths during the 2008 In The Spirit Native Arts Market and Festival.
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Guests watching the Alaska Kuteeyaa Dancers perform at the 2009 In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival.
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Aleut Dream Dancers perform at the 2009 "In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival." (Laura Grabhorn photo)
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These chess pieces represent King Arthur's court. Made by the ANRI Company, Italy. Wood, paint. (Maryhill Museum of Art)
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The highly detailed pieces in this set depict a battle between Alexander the Great of Greece and King Porus of India which took place in 326 B.C. (Maryhill Museum of Art)
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Reynard the Fox is one of the animals depicted in this set. Reynard is a popular character in European folklore, similar to Coyotes in American Indian stories. (Maryhill Museum of Art)
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The idea for chess sets made from nuts and bolts grew out of the Dada art movement. Dadaists liked the idea of using everyday objects in new and surprising ways to provoke thought. (Maryhill Museum of Art)
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Watch fobs or pocket watch chains made of hair, c. 1910.(Washington State Historical Society)
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Detail from a painting of Ruston, Wash., by Orlin Coughlan. (Washington State Historical Society)
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Painted emu egg by Oleksandra Pryveda. (Washington State Historical Society)
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Detail of a hardanger fiddle. (Washington State Historical Society)
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Wild Rainier image from poster, 1974. A "Wild Rainier" costume will be on display. (Washington State Historical Society)
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Chunk of concrete from Galloping Gertie, the first Narrows Bridge. (Washington State Historical Society)
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Poster from Seattle's World's Fair, 1962.(Washington State Historical Society)
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Yakima's Rainier brand apples fruit box label. (Washington State Historical Society)
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Washington State History Museum from Pacific Ave. (Washington State Historical Society)
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Entrance to the Washington State History Museum. (Washington State Historical Society)
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The front of the Washington State History Museum, with the reflection of Union Station.(Washington State Historical Society)
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Petroglyph Theater inside Washington State History Museum. (Washington State Historical Society)
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