Date of use : 1886 Germany

Wilhelm Schneider Photography and the 1886 Staufen Guild Invitation

This letter, addressed to Wilhelm Schneider (1839–1921), contains an invitation to a meeting organized by the Staufen Trade and Credit Association in 1886. Schneider was a significant figure in the development of photography in the Krozingen region of Germany. Born in Ehrenstetten, he received photography training from his father, Trutpert Schneider, in 1858. Later, he traveled with his brother Heinrich to cities such as Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, Breslau, St. Petersburg, and Moscow to refine his skills. In 1865, the two brothers established a photography studio, Gebrüder Schneider, in Krozingen, successfully running the business.

The letter invites Schneider to a meeting scheduled for Sunday, February 21, 1886, at 2:30 PM in Staufen, at the "Gasthaus zum Kreuz" inn. The agenda includes the presentation of the financial accounts for 1885, general elections, and discussions on various matters. All members are invited to attend. The invitation also states that the Staufen Trade and Credit Association is a registered cooperative. The letter is signed by R. Brodbeck and F. Heckle.

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