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In-store event at Seattle Bon Marché, circa 1950s
In-store event at Seattle Bon Marché, circa 1950s
TitleIn-store event at Seattle Bon Marché, circa 1950s
PhotographerUnknown
Datecirca 1950s
CaptionThis photograph is a good example of one of the many in-store celebrity appearances the Bon Marché held. Alvino Rey, the first to amplify the guitar, led big bands in the 1930s-1940s, including Alvino Rey and The King Sisters (where he met his wife Luise King). He joined the Navy in 1944 and served until 1946 after which he continued to play with bands until 1949. In the 1950s Alvino was recording under his own name. In 1965 he became popular on TV as musical director on the variety show "The King Family Show."
NotesHandwritten on verso: Alvino Rey personal appear. 1950's
SubjectsDepartment stores--Washington (State)—Seattle; Bon Marché (Department Store) ; Crowds--Washington (State)--Seattle
PlacesUnited States—Washington (State)—Seattle
Digital CollectionMuseum of History & Industry Photograph Collection
Image Number2009.20.185
Ordering InformationTo order a reproduction or to inquire about permissions contact photos@mohai.org or phone us at 206-324-1126. Please refer to the Image Number and provide a brief description of the photograph.
Credit LineBon Marché Collection, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle; All Rights Reserved
RepositoryMuseum of History & Industry, Seattle (MOHAI)
Repository CollectionBon Marché Collection
TypeImage
Physical Description1 photographic print: b&w; 7.5 x 9.5 in.
Digital Reproduction InformationScanned from original photograph as 4350 pixel TIFF image in 16-bit grayscale, resized to 700 pixels in the longest dimension and compressed into JPEG format using Photoshop CS2.
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