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Sibylla Orb

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A seated, full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Sibylla Orb. She is wearing a long dress with a full skirt trimmed in lace and ruffles. Her daughter, Cathrine Orb, was the second wife of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp, who established Black Point Estate.

Date Created:
1875

Publication Information

Date Created 1875

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 163 cm

Collection Information

Call Number Black Point Estate.33.1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
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
Unique ID
W0125RK
Legacy ID
WHi 117158

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Full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Catherine Orb Seipp (1846-1920), wife of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp. She is standing and wearing a floor-length tailored dress with el...

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Catherine Seipp

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Conrad Seipp

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Oval-framed quarter-length portrait of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp (1825-1890). He is wearing a suit and vest with bow tie. The collar of the suit coat has velvet trim. Seipp established Black Poi...

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Catherine Orb Seipp

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Three-quarter length studio portrait of Catherine Orb Seipp (1846-1920), widow of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp and owner of Black Point Estate. She is standing and is wearing a light-colored dress w...

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Emma Sibylla Seipp

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Three-quarter length studio portrait of Emma Seipp, daughter of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp. She is wearing a short jacket over a blouse and skirt. She is seated on a chair with an ornately carved ...

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