Studio portrait of Agnella Duesterman in long white dress, black tall heel boots, veil on head. She is holding a small black book that is resting on a table to her right; there is a candle on it. The background is a backdrop.
Downtown Shakopee is in background and; foreground is a banner suspended by wire or string that reads "Gen. G. W. Hancock for President," other writing is illegible. A gas(?) light post is in left corner across street is line of buildings with horses and wagons hitched our front. A clock hangs in front of one building and is almost legible--maybe two o'clock.
Black and white photograph of downtown Shakopee in 1880. Bulletin regarding upcoming presedential election (Gen W.S. Hancock) hanging across street, buildings visible in background. Sepia toned
Portrait of Anna Schaefer inwhite ankle-length skirt with fitted waistline lace ruffle and ribbon hem, gathered bodice, ruffle neck line and cuffs (long sleeves), floor length white veil with elaborate flowered head piece. Girl is wearing gloves without fingers, one hand holding a book on top of a short cloth covered wood table (rosary around wrist) candle with flower on table.
Fritz is wearing a three piece suit with white neck tie and a hat with the ear flaps folded up. He has a mustache. Back reads "Fritz Kahle, father of Henry Kahle" and "from Mayme 11-28-59." He is in a studio with a backdrop with an image of a house and garden in background.
Studio portrait of Leo (facing left) and Christ (facing right) Albrecht, of Belle Plaine. Wearing matching suits with white shirts that have bow at the neck and large ruffle collars and cuffs. Black jackets. Taken at Pelton's Studio, Belle Plaine.
Melchior is wearing a black suit with a white bowtie on the left lapel. He is holding a small black book in his left hand, his right hand is on a slender table next to him, which a candle on it. The background is a backdrop.
Studio portrait of Old Shoto, believed to have been one of Chief Shakopee's braves. Old Shoto was baptized by Father J. J.Girrimondi of St. Mary's Church in 1894. He died in 1899.
Studio portrait of Union Soldier, who was killed one year later in action (probably Civil War). He is wearing complete uniform with hat, rifle and sword. Studio background has a scene depicting a field and Union soldiers conversing near their camp.
Lower inch margin of cardboard under photo has silver script engraving reading: "The Barta Studio, New Prague, Minn." Photo of two children, one child wearing a long white dress with scalloped hem, ruffled neckline and large bow at waist sitting on wire metal chair, standing next to the chair is child in mid calf white dress with long sleeves, dark belt (hanging low), large collar with dark bowtie, dark stockings and shoes, one hand on chair, other at side, plain painted backdrop, floral pattern rug.