Two pictures of someone dressed up in the costume of Detective McGruff (down on one knee), in conversation with Mandy Morrissette (a girl under 10 years of age) in front of the Peoples Store in the South Sound Center.
Context
The character of Detective McGruff was not invented and named until July 1980 but was very popular in the early 1980's, primarily for TV ads promoting home security. Mandy Morrissette was from the local area. Peoples Store was one of the anchor stores for the South Sound Center and was part of a chain originally founded in Tacoma that lasted from 1888 to 1984.
Made/Created
Date made
Jul 1980 - 1981
Place
City
Lacey
County
Thurston
State/Province
Washington
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Label, Chop
Location
The labeling information is on the back of the short photo strip; the chop marks for publishing are on the photo in Frame 35.