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Here Is One That Didn't Get Away

Description: Portrait of Reinhold Kluge and child with a large fish. The two are standing in front of an unidentified building with the fishing pole and fish. Written at the bottom is "HERE IS ONE THAT DIDN'T GET AWAY" and "REINHOLD KLUGE HALLETTSVILLE AT BAYSIDE, TEX."
Date: 1909/1945
Creator: Braunig, H. J.

Houston Hustlers in Hallettsville, Texas

Description: Photograph of the Houston Hustlers as they came through Hallettsville, Texas. According to an accompanying article, "Seven wagons chained together and drawn by eight yoke of oxen conveyed the Houston party from the depot to the barbecue grounds." The wagons are in front of several buildings on the west side of the Courthouse Square. According to another accompanying article, you can see the Lavaca Bank, the white building in the center background, partially visible. There are other people in th… more
Date: April 26, 1907
Creator: Fey & Braunig

[Portrait of an Unknown Couple]

Description: Portrait of an unknown bride and groom. The groom is wearing a nice suit. The bride is wearing a shorter dress with a long-sleeve top and a hat instead of a veil. She is is holding a bouquet. The photograph is matted in an envelope holder.
Date: 1909/1945
Creator: Braunig, H. J.

[Portrait of H. J. Heye]

Description: Portrait of H. J. Heye. He is seated wearing a suit and tie. There is a piece of paper taped to the back that says "H. J. Heye owned Chev. Heye Laruba where Wyatt feed store is now" and "owned saddle shop sold to Traxtler & Netardus in present Ben Franklin Bldg."
Date: 1909/1945
Creator: Braunig, H. J.

[Portrait of John and Lucy Rothbauar]

Description: Portrait of John and Lucy Rothbauar. The bride and groom are dressed in their wedding clothes. Lucy is wearing a very elaborate veil. There are some things handwritten on the back, including"Mr. John Rothbauar" and an address. The photograph is mounted on mat board.
Date: 1909/1945
Creator: Braunig, H. J.

[Portrait of Lillie Braunig Ahrens]

Description: Portrait of Lillie Braunig Ahrens in profile, wearing a hat with flowers on it and holding a fan. According to accompanying information, Lillie was born in February of 1889. This oval-shaped photograph is mounted on mat board, and there is a piece of paper taped to the back that says "Lillie Ahrens."
Date: 1909/1945
Creator: Fey & Braunig
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