Watercolor of Loeber parsonage in Altenburg, Missouri

Date: 1848

The artist, the Rev. Johann Karl Lochner, drew and later painted this scene and gave it to his brother-in-law, Theodor Buenger, and his bride, Martha (nee Loeber), as a wedding present.

Pictured having coffee under the mulberry tree are Revs. Loeber and C. F. W. Walther, who was visiting at the time, along with Mrs. Loeber standing at the table. Also pictured are three of Loeberʼs children: Heinrich (standing in the door), Gotthilf (playing with the dog) and Martha (serving coffee).

Obtained: Pieces or Our Past, Concordia Historical Institute <http://lutheranhistory.org/pieces-2012-03.asp>;
When: 23 Jul 2012