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Stained Glass Window of Miss Spokane

Stained Glass Window of Miss Spokane - Window, Leaded
Accession #: 2962.24
Title: Stained Glass Window of Miss Spokane
Object Type: Window, Leaded
Participants:
Miss Spokane (depicted)
Motie, Marguerite (depicted)
Scott, John A. (creator)
Physical Description: Stained glass window of Miss Spokane as an Indian maiden; in her left hand she is holding a jug from which water is flowing and from her right hand she is sowing seeds.
Description: Jones & Dillingham designed this window for the Spokane Chamber of Commerce in 1912. Regional promoters created "Miss Spokane" to symbolize a bountiful Spokane as hub of the Inland Northwest. This early 20th century stereotype, influenced by literature and film, featured the Indian woman as princess. Several "Miss Spokanes" were adopted into local tribes and received authentic ceremonial gowns before the tradition ended in 1977.
Category: History
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
Decorative Arts (Decorative Arts)
Geographical Reference: Spokane (Washington->Spokane County)
Dimensions:
height,large 7 ft
width,large 4 ft
Materials/Techniques:
Miss Spokane
glass (material) ( -> -> ) (Material)
wood (plant material) ( -> -> -> ) (Material)
metal ( -> -> ) (Material)
Related Exhibits:
Credit Line: Museum Transfer, Fort Wright Historical Museum, 1983

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