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A (Very) Brief Introduction to Early Photography in Washington

October 23rd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

With images taken from his new book, Tim Greyhavens will explore key themes that illuminate the social, economic, and physical aspects of our state’s growth as seen through dozens of rarely-seen photographs. As a latecomer to the Union, Washington and photography matured together, and photographers reflected the challenges of bringing their new medium to capture the remoteness of the Pacific Northwest. Through stories and images, the author will present photography as a mirror of humanity, reflecting on its unique ability to capture an instant in time that ultimately becomes timeless.

Tim Greyhavens is a Seattle historian of photography who specializes in early imagery in the Northwest. His new book, Artistic and Life-Like: Photography in Washington, 1850-1900, is the first detailed exploration of the medium in our state from its start to the beginning of the twentieth century.

Copies of Artistic and Life-Like: Photography in Washington, 1850-1900 can be purchased at the museum store. There is a limited supply available.