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Marie Lefens
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Quarter-length studio portrait of Marie Seipp Lefens, one of the daughters of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp with his first wife, Maria Josepha Teutsch. She is wearing an elaborate dress with lace and embroidered trim, and a string of pearls. Marie, her husband Thies Lefens and their children summered at Black Point Estate with her step mother, Catherina Seipp.
1910
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Conrad Seipp and Family
1884
Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp (1825-1890), seated at left, poses with his second wife, Catherine Orb Seipp (1846-1920), seated to his left, with other family members outside their residence at 2730 S...
Catherine Orb Seipp
1910
A seated portrait of Catherine Orb Seipp sitting near a window, knitting. Her upholstered chair has carved wood accents.
Alma and William O. Petersen
1928
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 ...
Conrad Seipp Jr.
1900
Conrad Seipp, Jr. (1883-1909), poses for a full-length portrait wearing a sailor suit in front of a tapestry background. He was the youngest child of Conrad and Catherine Seipp.
Otto and Emma Schmidt
1891
Dr. Otto L. and Emma Sibylla Seipp Schmidt pose for a vignetted head and shoulders portrait around the time of their marriage. Otto wears a suit and tie. Emma's dress has large polka dots. Emma was...
Emma Seipp Schmidt
1938
Waist-up studio portrait of Emma Sybilla Seipp Schmidt (1868-1942), daughter of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp. She is wearing a black dress with lace trim, a string of pearls and a brooch pin. Emma a...
