[Acme Art Store]

[Acme Art Store]

Artist materials
Dubuque (Iowa) -- Pictorial works
William J. Klauer Collection
Glass negatives
Itinerant photographers

A young woman is seated behind a display table in the Acme Art Store. Three ring binders cover the table. Behind the table are shelves filled with figurines and plaster busts. Numerous framed photographs and pictures have been hung on the walls and on display boards. Two glass display cases are also visible. The number 229” has been written on the emulsion side of the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the picture. The number “3” has been written in the upper left corner.

Photographer unknown

The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

This record is part of the William J. Klauer Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

1912-05/06

Contact The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 or call (563) 588-7100 © 2013 LORAS COLLEGE

William J. Klauer Collection

Digital image captured using a Microtek ScanMaker 8700 with transparent media adapter. TIFF file created from a glass plate negative scanned in 16 - bit grey scale at 1200 ppi.

Still image

KL 202-062

1032 Main Street Dubuque, Iowa

According to the 1912 Dubuque City Directory, this shop sold art supplies and specialized in picture framing. The shop was located on the upper floor of Frederick L. Egelhoff Funeral parlor, and was owned by L. F. Egelhoff.

1 glass negative: b & w

6.5 x 8.5 in.