Perhaps it was a more common occurrence to come upon a beached octopus a century ago. But, it was the singularly creative mind of Henrietta “Bubble” Blaisdell that would attempt this intimate of a pose with the slimy creature. Far from the squeamish, it demonstrates the adventuresome and provocative approach she took to art and to life.
In Anacortes, Bret Lunsford explores the extensive photographic archives of the Anacortes Museum as well as the collections of many longtime Fidalgo Island residents to compile an entertaining visual history with more than 200 vintage images accompanied by informative captions.
Reprinted with permission from Anacortes, by Bret Lunsford. Available from the publisher online at www.arcadiapublishing.com or by calling 888-313-2665.
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