Late 19th/20th Century Signed Socialite Portrait of Mrs Kieckhefer Dimensions: 48 inches x 28 inches Framed, BEGINNINGS: Kieckhefer Container Company1880â€â€œ1915Since arriving in the United States just before the Civil War, the Kieckhefer family has been nothing if not industrious. Charles â€Å“Carl” Kieckhefer was born in Prussia (Germany) in 1814 and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, around 1848, where he started a family with his wife, Justine (née Buckholz). Carl was said to wear many hats; various sources report him as being a retail merchant, carpenter, contractor and builder, dealer in horses, and the president of the Union Cemetery. He was also the father of two daughters and four sons. Ferdinand, August, William, and Charles Jr. would follow him into the business world. Please refer to photos for more details.CONDITIONPlease inspect each lot and deem your own opinions on condition, description, provenance, and validity prior to bidding. Feel free to email us for any additional information or with any questions so we may aid you in your assessment. All descriptions are based on Dutch Auctions experience and knowledge. This does not warrant as guarantee. ,Condition is appropriate to age of the item. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is free from damage and wear. Please review all pictures posted on this listing. We encourage all buyers to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot as ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.

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