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John Gund Bottling Department

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Brewery workers, posed in front of stacked beer barrels. Pictured (2nd row, far right) is Louis Schreiber (1861-1923) who immigrated to Wisconsin from Bavaria at age 18. The man in the top row, second from left, is holding a dog in his arms. The tapped barrel is marked John Gund Bottling and the barrel at front center is stamped "J.GUND BO."

Date Created:
circa 1890

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1890

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 60831

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012BOL
Legacy ID
WHi 1933

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