Seattle police officer Albert J Hanson and his fiancee Helen Zeek dresed up in each other's clothing, ca 1914 (MOHAI 7450)

Albert J. Hansen was hired by the Seattle Police Department shortly before this photograph was taken. In the image, Hansen and his fiancee Helen Zeek strike a humorous pose, with Helen dressed in Albert's recently acquired police uniform, holding a handcuffed Albert, who is wearing a dress and mugging for the camera. According to a family story, Hansen needed to land a stable job in order to marry Helen. Hansen was hired by the SPD in 1913, and he and Helen married in 1914.
Subjects (LCTGM): Cross dressing; Couples--Washington (State)--Seattle; Handcuffs; Nightsticks; Police; Uniforms
People: Hansen, Albert J.; Hansen, Helen Zeek