Description

Oval framed sepia-tinted photograph of William Edward Schumacher, born in Dusseldorf, Germany in 1835. Died 08/09/1892. Address label attached to front of glass with identifying information. Brown wooden frame with wire hanger. Backing is attached with metal clips and masking tape. Subject appears to be wearing a Civil War uniform. Brown paper surrounds photo as substitute for matte. Accompanying written information notes that Schumacher had a Civil War diary and ring and reportedly shook hands with Pres. Abraham Lincoln.