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Gesell Family Burlesque
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The Gesell family in costume with broom, sword, and other props for a humorous picture. Family members identified as follows: Gerhard Jr. (drinking from pitcher), Mrs. Gesell (seated with broom), Arnold (drawing sword-Civil War vintage), Gerhard Sr. (with stocking hat over head and mittens), Wilma (with book), Bertha (doubled over laughing), and Robert (sitting on floor with broom and bottle).
circa 1900-1909
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Publication Information
| Creator | Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846- |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1900-1909 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 18 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Gerhard Gesell photographs and negatives, circa 1875-1950 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (G472)82 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465633402121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06131 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Composite Layout of Gesell Family Portraits
1885
Composite layout of Gesell family portraits displayed with peacock feathers photographed in a studio.
Gesell Children Studio Portrait
circa 1890-1899
Four of the Gesell children in a studio setting in front of a painted backdrop.
Woman with Snowman
1905
Winter scene with Wilma Gesell, daughter of Gerhard Gesell, stands on a board sidewalk arm-in-arm with a snowman. The snowman holds a Wisconsin pennant.
Gerhard Gesell, Jr., in Baseball Uniform
circa 1890-1899
Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Gerhard Gesell, Jr., wearing a baseball uniform.
