Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition button pin
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Title
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition button pin
Subject
1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
Description
open back button pin with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition logo
Creator
Bastian Bros. Co.
Publisher
Bastian Bros. Co.
Date
1909 (the Exposition was held from June 1 to October 16)
Contributor
Jiaxi Gu
Language
English
Type
3D Object
Identifier
#1754
3D Objects Item Type Metadata
Alternate Title
1909 Seattle Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition logo pin
Caption
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Seattle 1909
Color
Color
Condition
Intact, two letters on the back appear blurred. Shows signs of wear.
Creator Note
1909
Curatorial Note
Promotional/commemorative souvenir from the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The characteristics of the three women (left to right) on the button pin reflect the geographical areas of the "Pacific," "Alaska," and "Yukon." The "Pacific" theme was added to emphasize trans-Pacific trade with Asia. The initial inspiration for the fair came from a group of Alaskan gold rush pioneers in 1905.
Date Published
1909
Graphic Description
The front features the Expo logo with three woman representing the constituent geographical regions. The figure on the left is wearing a kimono-like garment and holds a ship; the central figure is wearing a western style garment and holds gold nuggets; the figure on the right one is also wearing western clothing and holds a train.
Illustrator
unknown
Other Physical Details
An open-back button pin (which provides space to insert advertising).
Physical Dimensions
1 1/4 inches in diameter
Place Published
Rochester, N.Y.
Provenance Collection
REJ Research Collection
Transcription
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Seattle 1909 (front); Bastion Bros Co. Mfrs of Ribbons Metal Celluloid Novelties Rochester, NY
Files
Citation
Bastian Bros. Co., “Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition button pin,” ReEnvisioning Japan, accessed January 30, 2025, https://rej.lib.rochester.edu/items/show/5484.