This vibrant Art Exhibition Catalog was created for the Seattle World’s Fair (1962) and focuses on Northwest Coast Indigenous art traditions—explaining the objects, materials, and cultural context behind the designs.
Written by Erna Gunther (listed as Director, Washington State Museum, University of Washington), it reads like a guided walk through the Fine Arts Pavilion exhibit: part visual catalog, part approachable museum-style story.
Expect striking mid-century design on the cover, plus illustrated pages inside—black-and-white object images and at least one full-color plate shown in the photos.
Quick Specs
∙ Item Type: Vintage paperback exhibition catalog
∙ Size: 9 × 7 × 1 in
∙ Year or Era: 1962
∙ GENRE: Art Exhibition Catalog / Northwest Coast Art
∙ Language / Pages: English / 102 pages
∙ Publisher/Origin: Not provided (created for Seattle World’s Fair Fine Arts Pavilion)
∙ Cover text: “Seattle World’s Fair • 1962” / “Northwest Coast Indian Art”
Edition & Features
∙ Illustrations/Plates: Black-and-white illustrated pages + color plate(s) shown (see photos)
∙ Format Notes: Softcover; designed as an exhibit companion for April–October 1962
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Visible shelfwear and handling to the covers (edge/corner wear, light surface rubbing/soiling, and spine wear/creasing). Back cover shows light discoloration/spotting. Interior pages appear clean and readable with age-toning typical for a 1962 paperback.
∙ See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author: Erna Gunther
Erna Gunther is credited here as Director, Washington State Museum, University of Washington—bringing a curator’s clarity to an exhibit catalog meant to help fairgoers understand what they were seeing.
A graphic, shelf-worthy piece of 1962 Seattle history—perfect for design lovers, museum readers, and World’s Fair collectors. books and charming collectible pieces.
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