United Nations Pavilion at the Seattle World’s Fair. Pavillon des Nations Unies au Exposition Mondiale de Seattle. El Pabellon de los Naciones Unidos en el Exposicion Mundial de Seattle. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Jensen’s United Nations
March 31st, 2011 @ 12:49 am by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
Ever since the passing of Max R. Jensen last year, we’ve been cracking open and working through the man’s archives to present here at Vintage Seattle. I was fortunate enough to personally meet with Max shortly before he succumbed and am proud to share his work with you here. With that, let’s continue with his 1962 World’s Fair photography with today’s entry showing the United Nations Pavilion.
United Nations Pavilion at the Seattle World’s Fair. Pavillon des Nations Unies au Exposition Mondiale de Seattle. El Pabellon de los Naciones Unidos en el Exposicion Mundial de Seattle. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
United Nations Pavilion at the Seattle World’s Fair. Pavillon des Nations Unies au Exposition Mondiale de Seattle. El Pabellon de los Naciones Unidos en el Exposicion Mundial de Seattle. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
You know what I just realized looking at this image? I just realized how much the “look” of a crowd of people has changed over the years just in terms of fabric. I look at that little huddle of Seattleites on the right and even though it is sunny I can sense right away the absence of high tech fleeces and Goretex(r) and other sheeny petroleum-based what-all that this same scene would be full of it shot today. It’s cotton, wool and linen here, and maybe a little polyester. It’s almost mediaeval, the stuff they’re wearing.
I miss that.
I wonder where that big “UN” is now? I have a feeling it was probably scrapped. Sigh. And Matt, yes, you are so right!
Matt is spot on about what people were wearing then versus now. I worked a teeny bit in the fashion industry to some extent eons ago in Seattle (at Littler, and Courreges Boutique, back in the late 70s), and SO much has changed in fashion since then, especially Seattle fashion! It would actually be very interesting as a regular topic on this web site, much as changes in Seattle architecture over the years. But in a way, even MORE interesting than architecture, because clothing and fashion involves everyone in a sense, and reflects how our society, lifestyles, and technology have changed and evolved. And Seattleites have alway had a unique approach to fashion anyhow!
Not really commenting on this post, just wanted to say how much I appreciate this blog, keep the posts coming! I especially like the vintage UW stuff, as I am a student there.