Kate Walz portraits
Photograph
Six portraits of Kate Waltz. All with hair swept up in the Gibson girl style
1. Oval, 6x3"
2. Small rectangle with "Kate Walz Circa 1905" written on back, with glassine sleeve stamped with "Martin, Grand Rapids, Mich." 4x2.75"
3. Large print with embossed frame and a signature at lower right. Kate is wearing her ever-present glasses, a dark garment with large, decorative buttons and a cross necklace. "Friend Kate Walz, roomed with Olive Ludwig for seven years, app. 1907" is written on back of envelope." Photo is enclosed in brown, textured, heavy-weight paper folder from photo studio Woodard in Grand Rapids.
4-6. Trio of 8.5x5" cards with 5x2.5" oval portraits from Grand Rapids studios.
2021.81.13
Print, photograph
Walz, Kate
Kate is listed in the obituary of her father Fritz Walz (1858-1934) as Mrs. Kate Paine of Grand Rapids.
Family History
Winthers, Sally
2021.81
Donation
Files Family History
Very Good
The presentation folder has borne the brunt of time's damage.
11/14/2021
11/30/2025