Exciting albumen photograph of a Wisconsin military unit in formal dress standing in full formation with the US flag flying front and center.   While interesting enough in its own right the additional bonus is the photographic studio of J. Goetz and Co. in the background.  While the image has no photographer’s stamp we are assuming this is J.W. Goetz from West Bend, WI as identified by the previous owner.   According to the, “Museum of Wisconsin Art” John W. Goetz (1839-1912), was born near Tiffin, Ohio and by 1860 he and his family moved to Wisconsin. He married Mary Wagner of West Bend in 1864.  He previously worked as a carpenter before becoming a photographer.   In 1875 he partnered with Mr. Bangs in West Bend.  By 1887 he owned a photography business located on Hickory Street in West Bend. He worked as a photographer in West Bend for over thirty years.  The image is in very good plus condition with some extremely light wear seen at an angle.  With the mount it measures 8” x 10.” 
$150