62.12.32 Krug, Louise Hax, Mrs. Henry, Sr., c. 1860
Copyright: 62.12.32 Krug, Louise Hax, Mrs. Henry, Sr., c. 1860
Name/Title
Krug, Louise Hax, Mrs. Henry, Sr.. Portrait Photo, c. 1860
Entry/Object ID
P1962.12.32
Description
Krug, Louise Hax, Mrs. Henry, Sr.. Portrait Photo, c. 1860. sepia. Portrait photo of young woman standing beside a large pedestaled pillar, with her left arm resting on the base. She has dark hair, worn parted in middle with side curls in the antebellum style. Her dark dress has wide full skirt with dark bodice over white blouse visible only at wrists. (Copy is 93.1H.155). Handwritten on back: "Mrs. Henry Krug, St. (Louise Hax)
Her husband Henry Krug, Sr. was an early St. Joseph businessman credited with bringing the Packing Industry to the town. He also established a bank. The Krug Family is best known for donation of land that is Krug Park.
Original digital scan located on History CD 03
