Sophia Menke Guhl

Name/Title

Sophia Menke Guhl

Entry/Object ID

66.23.15

Description

The image is a sepia-toned portrait Sophia Menke Guhl, framed in an oval shape on a gray background. She is dressed in traditional 19th century attire, featuring a high-collared blouse adorned with intricate lace detailing. Her hair is neatly parted and pulled back. The photograph is mounted on a card labeled "Goodspeed" from Waseca, Minnesota,

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Cabinet Card

Context

Sophia Menke is the half-sister of Caroline Menke Buker of Waseca, Minnesota. She and her family moved to Warroad, Roseau County, Minnesota shortly before she died in 1897. One of the photos from the Buker and Menke family photo collection. Originals are stored on a flash drive in the WCHS museum Photograph Room.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Studio

Goodspeed Photography

Create Date

October 7, 2026

Update Date

October 7, 2026