72.96.2
Photograph, crayon portrait
1924 Approximate
William Mueller. 19 1/2" x 11 3/8" black and white portrait photograph on cardboard that has been hand colored; rectangular in shape with rounded corners and arched top; of William Mueller; wearing a dark suit, lighter tie and white shirt; has gray hair, beard and mustache; about 75 yrs old; stamp on back reads "Cathedral Design, Design Patented June 24, 1924, No. 65031, Made and sold by Chicago Portrait Company"; portrait is paired with Accession #72.96.1 of Ernestine Mueller, his wife.
William Mueller was the father of Gust Mueller. He was born 15 June 1853 & died 9 December 1931.