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E.H. PEARSON COLLECTION

Vintage Collection of Pacific Northwest History

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E.H.P Collection

Curated selection of rare PNW photographs by E. H. Pearson.

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Just in time to shelter from an evening winter flurry, Eric (Hal) Pearson took this photograph looking out from the Lodge at Mt Baker. The snow so deep an entrance with steep cut-out snow steps was made. Hal and Mary Pearson, with a few friends would
Mt. Baker Lodge, WA. Photo by Eric Pearson, 1927-1932. Original large format film photograph. 

The lodge in 1931, then only 4 years old, burned to the ground. The Pearson’s were at the lodge that day and with his camera. (Second photo) Hal Pea
Living in Seattle you know the fun doesn't stop in the winter. Head to the Cascades and ski, as did Mary and Hal Pearson. This compositionally wonderful reproduction was a large format Graflex original print, photographed in the late 1920's by Hal Pe
1910 Autographed John H. Williams, The Mountain That Was "God" - Autographed copy - 1st Edition,  published in Tacoma, WA by author at Pioneer Bindery and Printing Co.

Collaborators with author J. H. Williams: William P. Roman's and Asahel
Mary Pearson 2nd from left. Hat with tie and black coat. These were big parties with dozens of friends camping out or in cabins. #1927 #houseparty #beachparty #1920s #seattle #suquamish #vintagephotography #oldphoto #pacificnorthwest #girlfriends #pn
Vintage Mount Rainier Visitors Booklet. Vintage pocket sized fold-out (overall size 16.5x13inch) for people visiting Mount Rainier National Park. Excellent condition for size and age. Date range 1960’s, likely a souvenir for Mary and Hal during
Vintage Kodak Film Tank. This kit is exceptional in its preservation., included are original manuals. Intact and all original accessories included. 

The "3 1/2 Inch Model B-2 Kodak Film Tank is for Use with all Brownie and with No. 1, 1A, 2, 3,
Mary E. Pearson was active in Seattle's burgeoning ecological conservation culture. Prior to serving as First Vice Chairman of The Arboretum Foundation in 1958, Mrs. Pearson independently studied Pacific Northwest flora both on the rugged slopes of t
Group of 5 National Forest Maps - AAA 1975. Excellent condition stored in dry locations. Each opens up to 38x18inch map or information grid. These would look excellent framed as posters. Months (July) and Years (1975) are scrawled on some covers. Wri
1st Edition Freedom of the Hills. Original receipt purchased at The CO-OP 523 Pike St. Dec. 9, 1961. #rei location #1940s #seattlemountaineers #pikestreet #seattle #climbing
1912 postcard: Taxidermy Specimens and Fur Rugs, JB Finley. Black and white photo-lithograph street taxidermy advertisement. Shows mounted elk, deer and antelope heads, as well as one large plaster or stone mask and a cement squirrel door stop. Postm
Trail and safety information. Small individual maps of each section of the PCT. Handwritten date at top, 10/16/73. From a box containing pamphlets relating to Pacific Northwest destinations. #pacificnorthwest #pct #pacificcresttrail #backpacking #cas
Drawing of Vintage Salmon Plug Wiggling. Drawn with alcohol markers on Moleskin paper. Two pages joined w/ archival tape, or sent as separate pieces. Created by Garric Simonsen, antipainter.com. 10x15inch #fishart #copicmarkers #markersketch #vintage
Mary Pearson in a game of tug of war. As a grandmother she was always very kind to animals. Both dogs pictured here have emerged in other photos, some seen in previous posts. #oldphotos #1930s #dogs #seattle #pacificnorthwest #vintagealpine
Shakespeare No. 2220 Ocean Pride Fishing Reel, Stored in dry environment and very well conditioned. Fully functional, from the E.H. Pearson Collection’s tackle archive. 

Zero rust or tarnishing. Beautiful black body with chrome hardware. Comes
A common yet classic vintage leader tin. Part of a diverse collection of antique fishing tackle by E. H. Pearson. #antique #fishing #vintage #tackle
Sold as group of 6 commemorative newspapers, all from Seattle or Spokane. All with excellent vintage quality, sublime images and good condition. Covers are not worn, w/ minor scrawling. Creases can be flattened in a press. 

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Antique spinners and spoons. 20s, 30s, 40s; An abundance of vintage fishing tackle from the Collection. A few with fine detail and quite old. Many manufacture’s boxes with antique fishing gear.
1949, Girl Scout Camp letters home collection. Brownie doll, hand-drawn cartoons and cursive practice. 10 letters home.
A postcard addressed to his father, my young grandfather traveled by rail through Montana with his late mother’s sister. The group had not seen each other for 8 long years. Soon would be their first reunion since Eric Andreas Pearson left Swede

 

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