Six Bollenbeck Sisters | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

Six Bollenbeck Sisters

Six Bollenbeck Sisters | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
Studio portrait of the Bollenbeck sisters, three of whom were nuns, in front of a painted backdrop. First row from left to right: Mary Haack, Sister Claudia, and Anna Bowar. Second row from left to right: Sister Polycarp, Julia Bollenbeck, and Sister Sylvia.
DESCRIPTION
Studio portrait of the Bollenbeck sisters, three of whom were nuns, in front of a painted backdrop. First row from left to right: Mary Haack, Sister Claudia, and Anna Bowar. Second row from left to right: Sister Polycarp, Julia Bollenbeck, and Sister Sylvia.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:49253
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Witt, Matthew
City:Cross Plains
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Matthew Witt photographs, circa 1917-1950
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 2856
Original Dimensions:3.5 x 5.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In 10/3&4/07 emails from Megan Blankenheim of Stoughton WI: They are the daughters of my great-great-great uncle, Peter Bollenbeck (11/7/1853-4/21-1921), and his wife Clara (Riphan) (3/9/1857-1/8/1933. Anna's husband was Herbert Bowar. Clara and Peter also had 3 sons, one of whom was a Reverend.
SUBJECTS
Murals
Painting
Clothing and dress
Dresses
Hats
Family
Indoor photography
Portraits, Group
Women
Nuns
Studios and dark rooms
Photography

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