Name/Title
Gertrude Seiberling picnicking at Cedar LodgeEntry/Object ID
SHH 94.444Description
Black and white photographic print of Gertrude Seiberling seated outdoors on a rustic bench at Cedar Lodge in Hessel. Mrs. Seiberling at center front, light-colored button-down sweater and darker blouse, dark hat, glasses and light-colored shoes. She sits on one end of bench, plaid throw cast over the back of the settee/bench, newspaper on seat next to her, Mrs. Seiberling holds a tray or a large plate with a coffee cup placed on it. Woods behind her. Image taken during a summer picnic. Handwritten on back in ink "1942".Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Seiberling, Gertrude PenfieldSubject Place
City
HesselState/Province
MichiganCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCollection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
VMSAcquisition
Accession
SHH 94.444Notes
Credit: Gift of Eleanor RastetterMade/Created
Date made
1942Place
City
HesselState/Province
MichiganCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Medium: silver gelatin developed out printDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
2-1/2 inCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentGeneral Notes
Note
Modern Print given to Stan Hywet by Eleanor Rastetter, Morgantown W. Va., daughter of Nellie Koger, the Seiberling cook, who traveled to Hessel with the Seiberling's in the summer of 1942 and was permitted to bring her two children with her, Eleanor and Jimmy. Eleanor celebrated her 13th birthday that summer in Hessel.Create Date
January 5, 1995Update Date
July 2, 2026