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Alma and William O. Petersen

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Waist-up, seated portrait of Alma Schmidt Petersen holding her son, William O. Petersen. She is wearing a dark dress with a lace collar, and a beaded necklace. Alma was the granddaughter of Conrad Seipp, Chicago brewer and builder of Black Point.

Date Created:
1928

Publication Information

Date Created 1928

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 20 x 30 cm

Collection Information

Call Number Black Point Estate.22.7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0125MI
Legacy ID
WHi 113983

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