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Catherine Seipp and Her Grandchildren
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Catherine Orb Seipp, widow of prominent Chicago brewer and founder of Black Point Estate, Conrad Seipp, poses in her Chicago home with her nine grandchildren. They are, seated, from left, Alma Schmidt, Otto Madlener, Elsa Bartholomay, William Madlener (Otto's twin brother), Mrs. Seipp, and Ernst Schmidt. Standing, from left, are Catherine Bartholomay, Henry Bartholomay, Clara (Tessa) Schmidt, and Albert F. Madlener, Jr. All are wearing dress clothing. On the reverse of the photograph is written, "Photograph taken in drawing room of 1300 Michigan Ave. Pale blue satin draperies, cream colored lace curtains. Gold and blue chairs. Polar bear rug."
December 25, 1915
Sykes, Mabel
Publication Information
| Creator | Sykes, Mabel |
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| Date Created | December 25, 1915 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 23 x 18 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | Black Point Estate.26.3 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Conditions For Use | This image is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. |
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Department of Administration |
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Four Sisters
July 30, 1938
The four daughters of Conrad and Catherine Orb Seipp pose for an informal group portrait on the lawn at Black Point. The sisters are, left to right, Clara Seipp Bartholomay, Emma Seipp Schmidt, Alm...
Mammie and Kate
1900
Clara Seipp Bartholomay, a daughter of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp, sitting outdoors in a wicker chair, holding her infant daughter Catherine Bartholomay on her lap. Clara is wearing a light-colore...
Children at the Playhouse
1905
Ernst Schmidt poses in the doorway of the playhouse on the grounds at Black Point Estate. He is wearing an exotic native American style costume adorned with feathers and small furs. Two women sit o...
The Schmidt Children with their Grandmothers
1900
Mrs. Conrad (Catherine Orb) Seipp, left, and Mrs. Ernst (Theresa Weikhardt) Schmidt join their grandchildren, from left, Alma Catherine, Clara Theresa (Tessa), and Ernst Conrad Schmidt for tea in f...
Bartholomay Family
1908
Clara Seipp Bartholomay (1871-1956) and her husband, Henry Bartholomay, Jr. pose with their children, from left, Henry Conrad, Catherine, and Elsa Marie for a formal family portrait. Clara was a da...
Catherine Orb Seipp
1910
A seated portrait of Catherine Orb Seipp sitting near a window, knitting. Her upholstered chair has carved wood accents.
